UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure over EU trade reset amid Canada-EU deal progress
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Andy Burnham (UK PM), Mark Carney (Canada), EU officials
UK, EU, Canada
September 2026
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UK PM Andy Burnham is under pressure to define a clearer EU policy as Canada and the EU advance a major trade-and-security deal. Negotiations for a UK-EU summit in November are hampered by policy disputes and 'red lines' regarding Brexit. The EU and Canada are working on a partnership to counter global powers like China and the US.
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