The Papers: 'Burnham ready to sign new EU deal' and 'Hand of Gord'
UK newspapers are reporting on Prime Minister Andy Burnham's upcoming EU summit and potential new trade deals, alongside various political controversies. Headlines range from Brexit-related negotiations to a bizarre rumor involving former PM Gordon Brown and an exorcism.
Why it matters
This provides a snapshot of the current UK political climate and the media's focus on post-Brexit relations and high-profile political figures.
Image caption, According to The i Paper, Andy Burnham is "ready to sign new EU deal next month - as he attacks Brexit 'damage'". Speaking ahead of a long-awaiting EU-UK summit on 20 November, the prime minister told MPs on Monday that a "deal is on the table", which would cover things like food and drink, carbon emissions trading, and under-30s migration. The paper says the under-30s migration is likely to be the most contentious part of any agreement, and negotiations on this "are still taking place".
Image caption, The Independent paraphrases Burnham as saying "I'll let voters decide to rejoin Europe". It also carries a picture of actor Russell Brand, who has appeared in court for the start of his rape and sexual assault trial.
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