Burnham must resist Germany’s advances on pulling Britain closer to EU, warn Tories and Reform UK

Comment now Next ANDY Burnham must resist Germany’s advances after its Chancellor said he would “do anything” to pull Britain closer to the EU, the Tories and Reform UK warn. The PM came under fire after the two leaders’ first face-to-face meeting in Berlin. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz greets Burnham as he arrives in Germany Credit: AFP via Getty Images Prime Minister Andy Burnham must resist Germany’s advances, according to the Tories and Reform UK Credit: Reuters Advertisement Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would do whatever is necessary for the UK to forge closer ties with the bloc. Shadow Cabinet minister Alex Burghart said: “Our people-pleaser PM should be wary of these overtures. Sign up for the Politics newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. Closer alignment with the EU comes with a cost.” “Labour’s flawed EU reset is already showing that. READ MORE ON THE EU TONY PARSONS Burnham is conning the nation with his Brexit pitch…EU will NEVER take us back FEELING THE BURN Crime & boats are the issues PM must tackle not rejoining EU, say voters “We should not reopen settled arguments about Brexit when the priority must be tackling the structural problems holding back our economy. “From Labour’s ballooning welfare bill to weak growth.” And Reform’s deputy leader Richard Tice added: “The British public had their say in 2016 and chose Brexit. “They don’t want a return to free movement. Advertisement Most read in The Sun MEET HIS MAKER US terrorist set to be executed on LIVESTREAM by military firing squad FELINE AGONY Missing cat's severed tail posted through owners' letterbox as 3 arrested 'LET OFF' Most freed lags who breach their electronic tag are let off with no punishment “And they definitely don’t want billions being sent to Brussels in return for suffocating rules and regulations. “Regardless of what the French or Germans say.” Comment now