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TUC urges Labour to drop Brexit red lines

9/7/2026

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Unions at the TUC urged Labour leader Andy Burnham to drop Brexit red lines and deepen EU trade ties.
The TUC will debate a motion calling for the deepest EU partnership for workers.
Prospect union’s motion seeks an EU partnership guided by national interest while keeping all options open.
EU Relations Minister Hamish Falconer will ask EU counterpart Maroš Šefcovic to include Britain in the “buy European” policy.

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Unions at the TUC urged Labour leader Andy Burnham to drop Brexit red lines and deepen EU trade ties.
The TUC will debate a motion calling for the deepest EU partnership for workers.
Prospect union’s motion seeks an EU partnership guided by national interest while keeping all options open.
EU Relations Minister Hamish Falconer will ask EU counterpart Maroš Šefcovic to include Britain in the “buy European” policy.