Economy and macroUpdated November 9

Burnham’s Europe push draws unease and criticism

The debate is also playing out closer to home. Reports say some ministers are concerned about Burnham’s Brexit strategy and are trying to dissuade him from backing a return to the EU. His public comments, though, have focused on closer cooperation and options for a new relationship. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said people did not want endless arguments about leaving or staying. She later denied distancing herself from Burnham and said she saw no real disagreement between them; both, she said, understood that people who voted Leave felt Brexit had not delivered what they were promised. The Conservatives oppose the closer ties and say the expected agreement would cost taxpayers billions.

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