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Burnham signals stronger ties with EU despite SPS warnings

The Prime Minister has announced the date for the UK-EU summit promising to prioritise food trade

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
PM Andy Burnham says closer ties with the EU will benefit food and farming
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PM Andy Burnham says closer ties with the EU will benefit food and farming

Food exports are to be at the forefront of talks between the UK and European Union as Prime Minister Andy Burnham seeks further cooperation with the trading block. Mr Burnham confirmed that a UK-EU...

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