PM to warn EU chief of 'damage' posed by Made in Europe scheme
UK politician Andy Burnham has warned that the EU's proposed 'Made in Europe' industrial policy could cause collateral damage to British manufacturing. He plans to discuss these concerns with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to protect UK supply chains.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights ongoing post-Brexit trade tensions and the potential for protectionist EU policies to impact non-member economies.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, The prime minister was speaking to reporters as he headed to New York for a meeting of the UN General Assembly
Andy Burnham has warned of the "collateral damage" posed by the EU's Made In Europe rules, ahead of a meeting later with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a UN summit in New York.
The proposals aim to curb the presence of Chinese companies in the EU by giving manufacturers inside the bloc priority for public contracts and subsidies.
Speaking on the flight to the US, Burnham also declined to rule out committing to rejoining the EU in Labour's next manifesto, saying it was an issue "for another day".
He said his "immediate priority" was to rebuild the relationship with the EU and reach "practical agreement that will further boost the British economy".
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