UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said upcoming UK-EU reset talks could bring significant benefits for businesses, consumers and young people, as negotiations continue ahead of next week’s summit with the European Union.
Speaking alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit in Dublin on Thursday (12 Nov), Burnham said a potential agreement could be “good for businesses in the UK” by cutting red tape and reducing costs, while also benefiting consumers through lower prices and creating opportunities for young people.
Von der Leyen said the agreement would be “mostly beneficial for the people on both sides”, thanking both negotiating teams for their work and describing the process as “hard negotiations” that were continuing to move forward.
European leaders, including European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, welcomed efforts to strengthen cooperation between the UK and European partners while acknowledging the challenges created by Brexit.
The upcoming UK-EU summit will seek to translate renewed political engagement into practical agreements, with both sides aiming to strengthen cooperation while maintaining their existing constitutional arrangements. The talks represent the latest step in efforts to redefine the relationship between London and Brussels after Brexit.
ℹ️ AFP