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Burnham to urge MPs to embrace closer ties with EU

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Post-recess statement will focus on damage caused by Brexit and the need to cooperate on immigration and trade Andy Burnham will put Brexit back on the Commons agenda as MPs return from recess, warning that failing to pursue a better deal with the EU…

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:46 UTC.

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  1. Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit referendum

  2. UK PM Burnham warns French voters of Russian political influence on back of Brexit vote

  3. UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote

  4. Burnham to urge MPs to embrace closer ties with EU

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