Burnham's EU deal could see Britain follow Brussels food rules in return for scrapping Brexit red tape
Pet passports are set to be revived, letting owners take dogs, cats and ferrets into EU territory for life without costly certificates each trip.Britain's negotiations with the EU could move beyond the 20 November summit, with Andy Burnham having told ministers the next phase will be to explore options for a long-term relationship with the bloc.
Three agreements are due to be concluded at the EU-UK summit in Brussels on 20 November, including a food and agriculture deal that would remove Brexit red tape on sausages, cheese and flowers but oblige Britain to follow and mirror Brussels regulations on plant, animal and food standards. The government estimates the full package could add up to 0.4% to GDP, upgrading a previous Treasury estimate of 0.3%.
Pet passports are set to be revived, letting owners take dogs, cats and ferrets into EU territory for life without costly certificates each trip.
Andy Burnham told The Economist critics warning against reopening Brexit debates are 'misreading the public mood', as a draft SPS text has already been circulated to all 27 EU member states.
Beyond the summit, Burnham has told ministers the next phase will be to 'explore options' for a long-term relationship with the bloc, with the outcome to be presented to the public in due course.
