Greater Manchester Mayor and Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that the United Kingdom has suffered greater losses than gains since leaving the European Union. In remarks critical of the preceding Conservative administration, Burnham accused his political opponents of having "burned all our bridges" with European neighbors.
Burnham outlined his administration's ongoing efforts to establish closer economic and political ties with Brussels. He indicated that a new arrangement he intends to pursue with the EU aims to lower food prices for consumers and provide financial relief for British exporters.
