UK and EU to hold summit on 20 November for Brexit reset

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 19:31 · Archive

Britain and the European Union will hold a summit on 20 November to negotiate new agreements on trade, emissions and youth mobility.

Britain and the European Union have agreed to hold a summit on 20 November in Brussels to advance their post-Brexit relationship. The two sides aim to use the meeting to sign off new agreements on agri-food trade, emissions trading and a youth mobility scheme, which were begun under former Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham told Parliament on Monday that securing a successful outcome at the summit was the immediate priority. He said the meeting would then present an opportunity to discuss a closer long-term relationship between the UK and EU. Burnham said that if both sides were serious about promoting growth, controlling immigration and upholding values and security, this conversation was necessary. He stated that the status quo was inadequate and that exploring deeper ties would be essential for Britain's future.

Burnham added that the summit would provide an opportunity to raise UK concerns about the EU's protectionist policies. The prime minister has previously suggested that future options for the UK-EU relationship could include rejoining the single market or customs union. Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch criticised Burnham for focusing on EU relations, accusing him of unpicking the Brexit deal that the country signed with the EU.

How it is being reported

• EU, Britain agree to second summit in Belgium on Nov. 20Leaders from Britain and the European Union have agreed to meet for a summit to discuss cooperation on Nov. 20, the European Council announced Monday.UPI · 12 Oct, 19:12
• UK and EU agree to hold Brexit ‘reset’ summit on Nov. 20The two sides want to use the meeting to sign off new agreements on agri-food trade, emissions trading, and a youth mobility scheme.Politico Europe · 12 Oct, 15:55

In this story: Andy Burnham · Keir Starmer · Kemi Badenoch · Antonio Costa · Ursula von der Leyen · United Kingdom · European Union · Brussels

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