The diplomatic push follows Burnham's statement that Britain should consider rejoining the bloc after concluding that Brexit has "done more harm than good." However, former Labour officials under Keir Starmer warned that re-entry could cost the UK about £5 billion annually due to the loss of a long-standing budget rebate. While French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed the prospect of a British return, Brussels officials have indicated that acceptance of freedom of movement would remain a non-negotiable condition.
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UK and EU Schedule November 20 Summit to Reset Brexit Relations
Geopolitics9 days ago
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will travel to Brussels to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa to negotiate closer ties on security, energy and trade. The meeting, scheduled for Nov. 20, marks the second formal summit between the two powers. Burnham intends to tell members of Parliament that refusing to pursue a deeper relationship with the European Union would be a "dereliction of duty" as his government seeks a diplomatic reset of the post-Brexit era.
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