BackBurnham insists 'no confusion at all' over his Brexit position
Burnham says there is no confusion about his Brexit stance, while the prime minister claims responsibility for improving the deal at a Brussels summit next month.
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What happened Burnham said there is “no confusion at all” about his stance on Brexit. The prime minister also said it is his “responsibility” to improve the Brexit deal at an upcoming summit in Brussels next month.
Why it matters Clarifying positions ahead of the Brussels summit could shape negotiations and affect public perception of the government's Brexit strategy.
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- 10/28/2026
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