# New EU deal worth billions must be ‘launch pad’ to rejoin bloc, Burnham told

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/new-eu-deal-worth-billions-must-be-launch-pad-to-rejoin-bloc-burnham-told/
- Published: 2026-11-04T13:04:59+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T11:09:24+00:00
- Original publisher: The Independent (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-eu-deal-andy-burnham-b3079028.html
- Topics: Business, Economy, Elections, Europe, Politics, World

## Key points

- EU deal is estimated to be worth 0.4 per cent of UK GDP.
- Campaigners want it to pave the way for rejoining the bloc.
- Labour plans closer ties while retaining its current red lines.

## Summary

Andy Burnham is being urged by pro-EU campaigners to use a forthcoming agreement with Brussels as a stepping stone towards the UK rejoining the European Union. The deal is expected to ease trade and expand cooperation, but campaigners say Labour should make a stronger commitment to Europe ahead of the next election.

The agreement, due to be unveiled at a summit on 20 November, is estimated to be worth 0.4 per cent of UK GDP. It is expected to remove food and drink border checks, introduce a youth mobility scheme and deepen cooperation, potentially including defence procurement. Labour says it will keep its current limits on free movement and membership of the EU, customs union or single market, while opening discussion about future options.

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