A senior European parliament figure says the UK could return to a closer EU deal within months if it chooses to deepen ties, and backs keeping Britain in a planned industrial scheme.
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01Summary
- 01Bernd Lange said a “Switzerland plus” package for the UK could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen ties with the EU.
- 02Lange said he would “love to see the UK back” and argued the EU missed Britain’s role in decision-making.
- 03He backed Andy Burnham’s call for the UK not to be excluded from the EU’s Made in Europe legislation.
- 04France has opposed UK inclusion, while Germany, the Netherlands and Italy have backed it, according to the text.
02Why it matters
The comments suggest the shape of future UK-EU ties could change relatively quickly if there is political will. The Made in Europe row also affects whether UK suppliers can keep access to some EU procurement and corporate contracts.
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