# Labour seeks deeper EU relationship under Burnham, says minister

A newly appointed Labour minister has said the party will pursue a 'deeper relationship' with the European Union, aligning with Andy Burnham's push for closer ties. This signals a potential shift in the UK's post-Brexit approach, affecting trade and security cooperation. The move matters as it sets a new direction for Labour's European agenda.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/09/uk-eu-reset-talks-brexit-burnham-hamish-falconer) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:00:21 GMT