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Lib Dem leader Ed Davey says that he appreciates Burnham recognising the "damage" of Brexit.

He asks whether the PM will drop Labour's red lines and open negotiations on joining the EU single market and customs union.

Davey adds that it "took courage" for Burnham to make his statement about Russian interference in the Brexit referendum and asks him to share evidence of that and any other election interference with the House.

Andy Burnham responds to say that the move to tighten relations with the EU is "not ideological but pragmatic", in order to support growth and help tackle irregular migration.

He adds that he's not prepared to revisit the red lines on the customs union and single market. On Russian interference, the PM says it's important to be open but also points to the need to make sure the UK no longer faces foreign interference in future elections.

Father of the House Edward Leigh asks Burnham whether it is a fair reflection of his stance to say he is "wary about reopening the whole Brexit wars".

He asks if Burnham would commit to not seeking to join the EU unless there was a general election and the British people had a full referendum.

Burnham says he stands by "every single one" of those words, and is not reopening the referendum.

"What I will do is take a pragmatic approach when I can boost growth in the British economy, when I can increase cooperation to get a grip on the boat crossings across the channel," Burnham says.

"The deal that I've inherited coming into office represents an opportunity to secure progress on both those things," the PM says, adding "it is a dereliction of duty from any member of this house to turn away from that possibility".

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Burnham then turns to his remarks on the Rest is Politics podcast, where he accused Russian of interfering on UK politics.

"It's a matter of record ... that Russian actors sought to interfere in the [2019] general election and we think it's inconceivable that this was the first time."

Burnham moves on to address some of Badenoch's remarks about his government's stance on defence, saying that his government is spending £14bn more every year, compared to the Tories' last year in government.

Burnham then says the UK will continue to work with US counterparts at RAF Fairford.

That wraps up his response to the leader of the opposition. Burnham is now taking questions from other MPs.

Burnham returns to the dispatch box to deliver his response. He says Badenoch was right to say the focus should be on getting costs down.

He adds the government is acting quickly on the cost of living and will continue to do that.

Addressing her comments on a possible deal with the EU, he questions how the Tory leader can justify "turning her back" on a deal that could add billions to UK economy.

How can they justify "turning their back on farmers" who are finding it hard to export into Europe, he asks.

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Referring to comments Burnham made on The Rest is Politics podcast, Badenoch asks the PM to confirm whether the Brexit referendum result was legitimate, and to share details if he has evidence of Russian interefence in the campaign.

Badenoch describes returning to the Brexit debate as a "lazy" attempt to distract from Burnham having no solutions to current issues, such as defence spending.

She adds that Burnham needs to stop promising on the "never never", and focus on cutting spending, rather than "reopen yesterday's arguments to avoid today's decisions".

Badenoch begins her response with a brief summary of the latest geopolitical developments, including US President Donald Trump's decision to remove his support from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Houthi strikes in Saudi Arabia and diesel prices rising rapidly.

The chancellor will deliver a budget in two weeks, she says, while the prime minister chooses to focus on Brexit, "unpicking the deal this country signed with the EU a decade after the referendum".

Badenoch says Burnham will not get a better deal because the EU is a "tough negotiator" and he has "revealed his entire negotiating hand".

On the question of Russian interference in Brexit - which Burnham spoke about on The Rest is Politics podcast - she asks: "Where has this come from?"

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham concludes by saying the message to the world is clear and the UK is "back".

"Britain is back. On so many fronts we are playing our part and looking confidently to the future. We are leading again, so that our country can hope again."

With that, he ends his statement. Next, we'll hear from Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch.

Burnham says a deal with the EU could boost information-sharing and help tackle smuggling gangs, which is "in Britain's interest".

If the UK is serious about promoting growth, controlling immigration, and upholding values and security it is a conversation we must have, Burnham says.

Sticking with the status quo is not good enough and it would be a major dereliction of duty to "turn away", he adds.

Burnham says his priority is securing a successful outcome at the summit and ensures that at every stage the British public will be "the boss", adding that public opinion supports a pragmatic approach.

Burnham says that current arrangements with the EU can cause enormous waste.

He cites losses to agriculture and fisheries, adding that some products cannot be sold in the EU and that this is having a "real impact" on businesses.

Burnham tells MPs that a deal on food can lift bureaucratic burdens, and help lower energy costs.

In Northern Ireland, he says, the proposed energy deal could cut wholesale energy costs by 20%.

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Burnham says discussions at the summit will focus on "boosting UK growth and controlling illegal immigration".

On the table are a series of deals, including a trade deal on food and drink products, and progress towards linking energy systems and deeper coordination of immigration, he says.

The PM goes on to say that these agreements will add the equivalent of around £10bn per year to the economy by 2040.

"We should not turn our backs on this opportunity...and I hope all sides of this house will get behind the government's efforts to land a positive outcome," he adds.

Burnham turns to Russia's "campaign of hybrid attacks and sabotage across Europe", saying "we must be clear-eyed about attempts to destabilise our democracies".

The PM says that he has agreed a new partnership with German Chancellor Merz to tackle Russia's hybrid threats.

He then confirms the UK's commitment to set up a new centre for information defence, following guidance from the UK's Foreign Affairs Select Committee.

Referring to the incident at RAF Fairford, Burnham says an update from the home secretary is coming. The PM says it is "highly likely" the attack was coordinated "in Iran, almost certainly directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guards". He stresses that the UK will bring further sanctions to restrict Tehran's capacity to harm Britain.

On the EU, Burnham says that after meetings with Ursula von der Leyen he can confirm a UK-EU summit will take place on 20 November in Brussels.

A major incident was declared at RAF Fairford after police were alerted to three suspicious vehicles near the airbase on 27 September. A 22-year-old British national has since been arrested on suspicion of preparing acts of terror.

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Burnham begins by welcoming Sagal Abdi-Wali, the new MP for Holborn and St Pancras, to the Commons.

He then turns to his address at the UN General Assembly last month, saying he told the UN that Britain is back and can be relied upon in an "unstable world".

Burnham also briefly touches on reassurances given to Ukraine following the latest spate of attacks from Moscow, saying the UK will continue to reject Russian aggression and be steadfast in support for Ukraine.

We've just spotted Prime Minister Andy Burnham entering the Commons, meaning he's moments away from beginning his statement to MPs.

Tap watch live to follow along at the top of the page. We'll also bring you the key lines right here.

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Burnham is expected to advocate for closer ties with the EU in his remarks today.

The prime minister first said he would explore a tighter relationship with the bloc in his address at the Labour Party conference last month.

Here's a quick look at his other pledges:

• End the existing state pension triple lock from 2030 to help fund a new national care service
• Pave the way for greater public control over housing, water and energy services
• Set up a national commission to explore options for electoral reform

You can read more about the conference speech here.

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Last year, the UK and the EU held their first joint summit since Brexit and reached a deal on fishing rights, trade and defence.

This included a new plan to give EU boats continued access to UK waters until 2038 and, in return, the EU agreed to reduce checks on food exports from the UK.

The agreement also established a formal UK-EU defence and security pact, under which both sides will coordinate on sanctions, share more information and develop a space-related security policy.

The UK and EU also agreed to negotiate terms for a "youth experience scheme", which the government said at the time "could see young people able to work and travel freely in Europe again" but would be "capped and time-limited".

Allowing British holidaymakers to use e-gates at more European airports and linking the UK and EU carbon markets to avoid taxes on carbon-intensive goods were also points included in the deal.

You can read more about last year's agreement here.

Burnham's expected call for closer ties with the EU has sparked strong reaction from opposition parties. We've taken a quick look at what leaders are saying:

• Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says it is "a terrible idea", adding: "Can you imagine having to go through that again? So much time lost, arguing with ourselves with the EU"
• Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice accuses Burnham of "trying to sneak us back into Brussels via the back door"
• Lib Dem leader Ed Davey says Burnham "must stop with all the 'maybes'" and get on with negotiating a "better deal for Britain"
• Green Party leader Zack Polanski says that "full membership of the EU remains the best option for the UK", but argues Burnham's offer is only a "promise to keep our options open"

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Political reporter

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said Prime Minister Andy Burnham "is a liar" after he said he'd been given the "clear answer" that Russia interfered with the Brexit referendum.

Speaking in Kent, Farage said: "Boris Johnson, when he became Foreign Secretary, one of the first questions he asked, was: Was there seen to be Russian interference in the referendum campaign? And the answer was no."

Farage continued: "The Russia hoax has run all the way through this... This is an out-of-touch, out-of-date Andy Burnham."

Asked about the prime minister's comments earlier on BBC Breakfast, Foreign Office Minister Stephen Doughty says he wouldn't "get into specifics" of Russian interference in the 2016 vote when pushed for evidence.

Andy Burnham believes the 2016 Brexit referendum result was "legitimate", Downing Street says, after the prime minister claimed there was Russian interference in the vote.

But the prime minister's official spokesman noted it is "inconceivable" that Russia did not seek to use the referendum to their benefit. But, the spokesman adds, "as the minister [Stephen Doughty] said this morning, we do not believe they have succeeded."

The spokesman says the PM "absolutely accepts the referendum result" and that "we do believe the referendum result to be legitimate."

In an interview with The Rest is Politics podcast, Burnham said that upon arriving in Downing Street he had asked if there had been Russian interference in the vote, adding: "I've had the clear answer that, yes, there was."

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Political reporter

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Andy Burnham has said Russia interfered with the Brexit referendum and warned that similar activities were taking place in France and Germany.

The prime minister told The Rest is Politics podcast, external that upon arriving in No 10, he had asked about possible Russian interference in the 2016 vote, adding: "I've had the clear answer that, yes, there was."

"I think we've been too much on the back foot on that actually and we haven't informed people sufficiently about the extent to which people are seeking to disrupt the political process from overseas," he added.

Burnham did not provide further details about the type or extent of Moscow's activity during the Brexit referendum.

Britain Unbound, a pro-Brexit campaign group, said Burnham's comments were "another crude attempt to undermine the legitimacy of the decision that the British people made in 2016".

It is the first time a UK prime minister has said Russia sought to sway the 2016 Brexit poll but there have long been warnings about efforts by the Kremlin to exert influence on UK politics.

Downing Street has since said the Brexit referendum result was "legitimate", but it is "inconceivable" that Russia did not try to use the referendum to its advantage. PM Burnham believes Moscow did not succeed in influencing the result, a No 10 spokesman said on Monday.

We'll bring you more from Downing Street's statement in our next post.

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As we wait for Andy Burnham's remarks about Britain's relationship with the EU, let's take a quick look back at key moments in the UK's long history with the trading bloc.

• In 1973 the UK joins the European Economic Community (EEC), a predecessor to the modern EU
• A few years later in 1975, the UK holds a referendum on its EEC membership and 67% vote to remain
• The European Union forms in 1993, the UK remains a member but opts out of agreements such as the Euro and the Schengen Area
• In 2016, 52% of UK voters choose to leave the EU in the Brexit referendum
• At the end of 2020, the UK government leaves the EU single market and customs union
• A new agreement is signed between the UK and the EU in 2025, setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence