Andy Burnham on cusp of huge EU 'surrender' deal as Brexit betrayal to 'batter UK economy'

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Fri, Nov 13, 2026 Andy Burnham's so-called 'surrender deal' with the European Union could be moving one step closer after the Prime Minister rubbed shoulders with EU leaders in…

Andy Burnham's so-called 'surrender deal' with the European Union could be moving one step closer after the Prime Minister rubbed shoulders with EU leaders in Ireland. The Labour PM has talked about wanting a "reset" in UK relations with the European Union in a sign critics believe he wants to go against the historic 2016 vote when the British people voted to leave the bloc.

Mr Burnham is due in Brussels on November 20 for a summit on greater integration with Europe which he claims is a "win-win" deal for Britain. Ahead of next week's meeting, the UK and EU agreed a draft deal on removing post-Brexit checks from food and agriculture exports. However, there are fears some foods could be banned as the UK agrees to become subservient to EU rules.

Other potential watering down of Brexit measures could include, the UK making contributions to Brussels' bank account, youth 'free movement', and low-cost tuition frees for European students.

Former Conservative Prime Minister Lord Cameron, who resigned after the Brexit result a decade ago, warned of the "dangers" of flirting with rejoining Europe which could scupper an existing relationship built up over 10 years. "If you're not going to, you know, commit to trying to make the partnership stronger because you're flirting with rejoining, I think there's some dangers there," he said.

After his cosy meeting in Dublin with his EU counterparts, which also saw leaders discuss support for Ukraine in the war against Russia, Mr Burnham said: "I believe there is a good deal to be done that could be a win-win for Britain and Europe.

"I think it actually could be more like the Brexit that people thought they were voting for in 2016."

Speaking at the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Ireland, the PM added he would "fight now, over the days to come, to make sure we get this deal over the line".

But Tory former Cabinet minister Priti Patel warned: "Andy Burnham's obsession with the EU risks dragging Britain backwards, damaging our…

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