Andy Burnham statement live - PM to warn failing to reach closer Brexit deal 'dereliction of duty'

Andy Burnham statement live - PM to warn failing to reach closer Brexit deal 'dereliction of duty' Andy Burnham is expected to update MPs today as the Commons returns after a month-long conference recess. Follow all the latest updates below Andy Burnham will tell MPs today failing to secure a closer deal with the European Union would be a "dereliction of duty". The Prime Minister, who said last month Brexit had done more harm than good, will say a better relationship with the bloc could boost economic growth and help tackle illegal immigration. A No 10 source said: "Andy understands why some politicians don't want to face up to the reality that Brexit has not delivered what they once promised. But it is time for a different conversation about what our long-term relationship should be. Sticking with the status quo and not working relentlessly to secure a good deal that boosts growth would be a major dereliction of duty." But ahead of the statement, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said Mr Burnham should drop Labour’s “red lines” ruling out rejoining the European customs union or single market. Follow all the latest updates below Burnham says he holds Farage 'significantly responsible' for UK's miserable decade Andy Burnham has said he holds Nigel Farage "very significantly responsible" for Britain's failure to move forward in the last decade. In a rare personal attack on the Reform UK chief, he tore into Brexit "lies" and questioned whether Mr Farage still has the appetite to lead. The Prime Minister accused him of giving Britain "a decade of division and drift" - and accused Russia of interfering with the 2016 referendum. In an interview with The Rest is Politics podcast, Mr Burnham signalled he is open to joining a migration pact with the European Union, saying the UK's ability to control its borders was weakened when it left the bloc. Mr Burnham said: "I don't know whether Nigel Farage has got the appetite that he once had. We will see. I certainly wouldn't be one of those who would write him off. I think people have done that before at their peril.” He added: "He's (Nigel Farage) given Britain a decade of division and drift. I would hold him very significantly responsible for our failure to move forward in the last decade." Later this year the PM will hold a crunch summit with European leaders about ways of bringing Britain closer to its neighbours. READ THE FULL STORY HERE. PM accepts result of Brexit referendum result as 'legitimate' - despite Kremlin interference Andy Burnham accepts the result of the Brexit referendum as legitimate despite evidence Russia tried to interfere, Downing Street said.The Prime Minister’s official spokesman told reporters this morning: “Given everything we know about Russia, it is inconceivable they did not seek to use the referendum to their benefit. But as the minister (Stephen Doughty) said this morning, we do not believe they have succeeded.”The spokesman said the Prime Minister “absolutely accepts the referendum result”. After repeated questioning the spokesman added: “Yes, we do believe the referendum result to be legitimate.” Andy Burnham to update MPs after conference recess Andy Burnham will this afternoon update MPs after a month-long conference recess. The Prime Minister is expected to touch on his recent visit to New York for his first meeting with US President Donald Trump and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. But a No10 source made clear part of his statement will also focus on Brexit. They said: "Andy understands why some politicians don't want to face up to the reality that Brexit has not delivered what they once promised. But it is time for a different conversation about what our long-term relationship should be. Sticking with the status quo and not working relentlessly to secure a good deal that boosts growth would be a major dereliction of duty." The PM is expected to speak around 3.30pm.