Andy Burnham’s domestic revolution could unobtrusively pull Britain closer to Europe
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Andy Burnham has become Britain's seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote, with European leaders welcoming him and expressing hope for continued improvement in EU-UK relations. Ursula von der Leyen, Emmanuel Macron, and Friedrich Merz each voiced support for closer ties. Burnham's domestic agenda is seen as potentially aligning the UK more closely with the EU, building on the thaw initiated by his predecessor Keir Starmer. The article suggests that his premiership could unobtrusively draw Britain closer to Europe.
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Andy Burnham has become Britain's seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote, with European leaders welcoming him and expressing hope for continued improvement in EU-UK relations. Ursula von der Leyen, Emmanuel Macron, and Friedrich Merz each voiced support for closer ties. Burnham's domestic agenda is seen as potentially aligning the UK more closely with the EU, building on the thaw initiated by his predecessor Keir Starmer. The article suggests that his premiership could unobtrusively draw...
Burnham as seventh PM since Brexit vote
Emmanuel Macron said he hoped for a deeper relationship that gave 'new momentum to the partnership' between the EU and the UK.
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European leaders expressed hope that Burnham's tenure would continue the thaw in EU-UK relations initiated by his predecessor, Keir Starmer.
The Guardian- Burnham as seventh PM since Brexit vote
- Continuation of thaw initiated by Starmer
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Loaded language removed<p>The new PM talks less about the continent than his predecessor, but his agenda is more closely aligned with the EU’s</p><p><strong>• </strong><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/22/this-is-europe-sign-up-guardian-email-updates"><strong>Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox?</strong></a></p>
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European leaders expressed hope that Burnham's tenure would continue the thaw in EU-UK relations initiated by his predecessor, Keir Starmer.
The GuardianUrsula von der Leyen said she was looking forward to strengthening cross-Channel ties.
The GuardianEmmanuel Macron said he hoped for a deeper relationship that gave 'new momentum to the partnership' between the EU and the UK.
The GuardianFriedrich Merz said he was looking forward to forging an even closer bond with the UK.
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