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Burnham to urge MPs to embrace closer ties with EU

The prime minister will use a statement to the Commons on the first day back after the party conference break to urge MPs to face up to the damage caused by…

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According to The Guardian, the prime minister will use a statement to the Commons on the first day back after the party conference break to urge MPs to face up to the damage caused by Brexit, and embrace closer ties with the EU to increase economic growth and tackle illegal immigration.

This politics story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include MPs, EU and Brexit.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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The Guardian
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MPs, EU, Brexit, Commons
Section
Politics

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