‘Needlessly Divisive’: Burnham’s Labour Upset As EU Courts Canada, Suggests Associate Membership

Talks between London and Brussels have also remained stuck on issues including food standards and a youth mobility programme.

Some members of the UK Labour Party feel that the European Union’s courting of Canada is “needlessly divisive", according to a report by Bloomberg.

They were surprised by the move, arguing that at a time when Western allies should be closing ranks against Russia over its war in Ukraine, Brussels appears to be seeking closer ties with Canada.

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‘Needlessly Divisive’: Burnham’s Labour Upset As EU Courts Canada, Suggests Associate Membership

Talks between London and Brussels have also remained stuck on issues including food standards and a youth mobility programme.

Some members of the UK Labour Party feel that the European Union’s courting of Canada is “needlessly divisive", according to a report by Bloomberg.

They were surprised by the move, arguing that at a time when Western allies should be closing ranks against Russia over its war in Ukraine, Brussels appears to be seeking closer ties with Canada.