Burnham argues closer EU ties could ease household costs

Politics · First reported 8 Nov, 00:01 · Updated 00:43

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Andy Burnham says closer cooperation with the EU on food and farming could reduce pressure on household costs. A planned Brussels summit is expected to cover trade barriers and other areas of cooperation, while the supplied centre report notes that the Prime Minister is due to sign EU deals on November 20.

Burnham argues that reducing food-trade red tape could help ease supermarket price pressures and make things easier for farmers and food producers.
The summit is expected to address food and farming trade barriers, emissions trading, and opportunities for young people to live, work and study across the UK and Europe.
The Irish News snippet says the Prime Minister is due to sign a series of EU deals in Brussels on November 20.

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Key facts

Planned signing: The Prime Minister is due to sign a series of EU deals in Brussels on November 20.
Burnham’s stated rationale: He says closer cooperation on food and farming could help bring down the cost of living.
Reported summit topics: Food and farming trade barriers, emissions trading, and youth mobility.
Election timing: Burnham ruled out major changes before an election, according to the report.