Andy Burnham to urge MPs to support drive for closer EU relationship
He will call on all parties to support the Government’s approach in seeking a closer relationship with the EU.
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The prime minister will call on all parties to support the government’s EU approach
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Burnham to urge MPs to support drive for closer EU relationship
He will call on all parties to support the Government’s approach in seeking a closer relationship with the EU.
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