Burnham says Britons would expect him to take up new EU deal 'with both hands'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says that the British public would expect him to take up a new EU deal “with both hands” because it offers the potential of extra economic growth.
How 2 newspapers cover this story
Burnham says Britons would expect him to take up new EU deal 'with both hands'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says that the British public would expect him to take up a new EU deal “with both hands” because it offers the potential of extra economic growth.
Public will expect me to grab EU deal with both hands, Burnham claims
Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended plans to accept new trade agreements with Brussels which could boost GDP growth by 0.4%.
Coverage details
2 outlets from United Kingdom are covering this story: The Independent and Evening Standard. The Independent and Evening Standard published it almost at the same time, on November 3, 2026.
Key names in the coverage: Andy Burnham, Britons, Brussels and GDP.




