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Burnham Says Rejecting Closer EU Ties Would Be 'Dereliction Of Duty’. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to tell MPs that rejecting closer ties with the European Union would be a "dereliction of duty" if a new agreement can be reached with Brussels. In a Commons statement, Burnham will argue that Brexit has done more harm than good and that the current relationship is not working well enough for Britain. He is expected to say a new deal could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth. Burnham pledged at last month's Labour conference to explore closer ties at a UK-EU summit, now scheduled for next month. He has also said it is possible a future Labour manifesto could include another referendum on EU membership. The government hopes the upcoming summit will secure changes to existing arrangements while beginning a broader discussion about Britain's long-term relationship with the bloc.
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