We grilled Andy Burnham on whether he'll campaign to rejoin EU
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The Prime Minister Andy Burnham said a closer relationship with Europe would be "better" as he criticised Brexit for stalling UK growth. Burnham said leaving the European Union had harmed UK growth, and it was only through forging a closer relationship with the bloc, particularly at this time of global volatility, that the UK's economy could return to pre-Brexit levels. The prime minister said he would not rush towards any options for a future relationship with Brussels, but added the relationship could not be ignored in his 10-year plan. Speaking to ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston at Everton's stadium, Burnham said: "I think we have seen growth harmed by Brexit and it's hard to see how we can get back to the higher levels of growth we once had by staying too distant from our largest market. "I look at the world as it is, with all of the threats that we see around the world. I think it is better to be closer now, that's my personal view." When asked whether the next electi
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