Andy Burnham wants to get closer to the EU - but he shouldn't expect a smooth ride
Summary
The article says the UK is preparing a closer relationship with the EU ahead of a summit in Brussels on 20 November. The proposed agreements could ease trade and include emissions and youth-visa arrangements, but they would require the UK to follow more EU rules; discussions remain over visa numbers and other issues.Key Facts
- The second annual EU-UK Summit since the UK left the EU is scheduled for 20 November in Brussels.
- The article describes the likely agreement as based on closer alignment between the UK and EU.
- A source familiar with the negotiations said the agreements were about 90% complete.
- Proposals include easier trading rules for food producers and an emissions-trading deal that could help manufacturers.
- The UK and EU are still negotiating a cap on youth visas; the EU proposed 150,000 and the UK proposed 50,000.
- A possible reduction in tuition fees for EU students is expected to be set aside for further discussion.
- The article says closer ties would require the UK to follow more EU rules.
- The article cites a government estimate that closer EU ties could add 0.4% to UK GDP.
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