Downing Street contender Andy Burnham would pursue closer British-Irish relations (opens original article in a new tab)

Andy Burnham, a Labour leadership candidate, plans to focus on improving British-Irish relations if he returns to UK politics, acknowledging Brexit's damage and emphasizing his Irish heritage and collaboration with Liverpool's mayor.

• Andy Burnham, a Labour leadership contender, emphasized prioritizing British-Irish relations if he returns to UK national politics.
• Burnham acknowledged Brexit damaged relations and aims to repair them, citing collaboration with Liverpool's mayor since 2022.
• Burnham, potentially Labour's first Catholic prime minister, highlighted his Irish heritage and recent visits to Ireland during his campaign.