UK urged to follow Canada’s example as it looks set to become ‘associate member’ of EU
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EU proposes associate membership for CanadaUrsula von der Leyen proposed the status amid Donald Trump’s tariffs; the arrangement’s details would still require negotiation.
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- The EU and Canada would cooperate under the proposed framework on manufacturing, artificial intelligence, critical minerals and energy.
- Experts estimate Brexit cost up to eight per cent of the UK’s economic output through reduced trade and increased bureaucracy.
- Andy Burnham said he wants a bolder reset but will respect Keir Starmer’s limits on customs union, single market and free movement.
- European Movement UK urged the United Kingdom to follow Canada’s proactive example in its relationship with the EU.
Carney is treating the EU as the strategic asset it is, and the UK must do the same, going much further than the status quo to signal our intention to apply for membership. Voters want it, our economy needs it, and Burnham can deliver it.— Naomi Smith, chief executive of Best for Britain, commenting that the UK should follow Canada's example and pursue EU membership.
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