The Independent
·Jul 2026
Inside the Andy Burnham security pact which could reshape Britain’s future
Advocates for Andy Burnham to pursue a broad UK–EU security pact that strengthens defence, economic stability, technology control and energy security while remaining within Labour’s manifesto constraints. Argues Brexit has weakened Britain’s global influence and prosperity, requiring renewed alliances to counter threats from the US, Russia and China. Suggests tying Reform UK to Donald Trump to shift political sentiment, and asserts that deep security cooperation with the EU could pave the way for a future campaign to rejoin the bloc.