Burnham pledges 'further steps' to deepen ties with EU
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Micheál Martin said a closer relationship between the UK and the EU would "be of benefit to the European Union and indeed to Ireland." British Prime Minister Andy Burnham vowed to take "further steps" to deepen ties with the European Union during a meeting…
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What happened
Micheál Martin said a closer relationship between the UK and the EU would "be of benefit to the European Union and indeed to Ireland." British Prime Minister Andy Burnham vowed to take "further steps" to deepen ties with the European Union during a meeting…
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