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Andy Burnham wants to get closer to the EU - but he shouldn't expect a smooth ride

Andy Burnham wants to get closer to the EU - but he shouldn't expect a smooth ride
BBC News Saturday 07 November 2026, 17:32 UTC 1 min read
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Laura Kuenssberg talks to government insiders about the prime minister opening the conversation about the UK rejoining the EU.

Laura Kuenssberg talks to government insiders about the prime minister opening the conversation about the UK rejoining the EU.
Andy Burnham (PERSON) EU (ORG) Laura Kuenssberg (PERSON) UK (LOCATION)
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