# Burnham says UK has ‘lost more than it gained’ from Brexit

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/burnham-says-uk-has-lost-more-than-it-gained-from-brexit/
- Published: 2026-11-15T11:28:03+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T12:22:37+00:00
- Original publisher: City AM (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.cityam.com/burnham-says-uk-has-lost-more-than-it-gained-from-brexit/
- Topics: Business, Elections, Geopolitics, Politics, UK, World

## Key points

- Burnham says Britain has lost more than it gained from Brexit.
- UK-EU talks could raise GDP by 0.4 per cent.
- Food exporters may face fewer checks, but manufacturers warn of costs.

## Summary

Andy Burnham said Britain has “lost more than we’ve gained” from Brexit, arguing that closer ties with the EU could reduce trade barriers, support exporters and help lower food prices. His comments come ahead of a Brussels summit, where the UK and EU are expected to discuss food and farming, emissions trading and youth mobility.

The government estimates the agreements could raise GDP by 0.4 per cent, or about £17bn, while a food deal alone could add £5.1bn a year by 2040. It could reduce paperwork and border checks for exporters such as Welsh lamb and shellfish producers, but food manufacturers warn that aligning with EU rules will take resources. Burnham said Labour would still rule out rejoining the single market or customs union and restoring freedom of movement; talks also include concerns about EU industrial rules and the £570m estimated cost of returning to Erasmus next year.

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