Live: Andy Burnham tells MPs Britain must get closer to EU
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Andy Burnham will argue that failing to pursue a closer relationship with the EU would be a “dereliction of duty”. In a major Commons address on Monday, the Prime Minister is expected to tell MPs that it is time for a “different conversation” about Britain’s place in the bloc. His remarks will come a fortnight after he used his first conference speech as Labour leader to suggest he could lead the UK back into the union. His speech is expected to begin any time from 3.15pm. Read more here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/10/12/burnham-britain-closer-relationship-eu/ Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/customer/subscribe/digitalsub/3for1/?WT.mc_id=tmgoff_pvid_conversion-subscription_editorial-iniative_03-22_EGW-13_organic_youtube Get the latest headlines: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/ Telegraph.co.uk and YouTube.com/TelegraphTV are websites of The Telegraph, the UK's best-selling
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