Young Brits can apply to work or study in the EU from next month as UK rejoins Erasmus The Government confirmed the UK will rejoin the Erasmus plus scheme from 1 January 2027 The Independent UK · Oct 27
UK’s exclusion from ‘Made in EU’ scheme would ‘weaken’ Europe, minister warns Hamish Falconer, the UK’s chief negotiator with Brussels, warns that excluding Britain from the EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ industrial policy risks fracturing the common industrial base and making Europe ‘weaker’. Euronews · Oct 8
EU-China talks enter critical phase as trade chief Šefčovič touches down in Beijing Good morning. Mared Gwyn and Angela Skujins with you again this Thursday morning. Today: the EU’s trade chief holds crunch talks in Beijing, Maricarmen’s death sends shockwaves in Spain, and student protests persist in France. Euronews · Oct 8
Burnham refuses to rule out putting pledge to rejoin EU in Labour’s next manifesto It comes as the prime minister prepares to tell world leaders in New York that Britain is entering a new era after Brexit ‘turbulence’ The Independent UK · Sep 22
Will Prime Minister Andy Burnham move the UK closer to Europe? From trade to defence to youth mobility, London and Brussels are seeking to build on the thaw in their post-Brexit relationship. But tough negotiations lie ahead as an autumn summit looms. Euronews · Aug 20
UK wants deeper post-Brexit relationship with EU under Burnham, says minister Hamish Falconer has pledged to create a ‘more ambitious relationship’ with the bloc The Independent UK · Aug 10
‘I was on my honeymoon!’: Hamish Falconer’s surprise call-up to Burnham’s cabinet New EU negotiator, who previously helped free Taliban hostages, thought it was safe to book holiday during recess The Guardian - UK · Aug 9
Labour seeking ‘deeper relationship’ with EU under Burnham, new minister says Exclusive: Hamish Falconer wants ‘sense of renewed pace’ in post-Brexit talks while staying within Labour’s red lines The Guardian - UK · Aug 9
Burnham ‘handed post-Brexit plan that could see Britain rejoin EU single market’ The proposal would reportedly see Britain promise to extend the protection of Britain’s Armed Forces and nuclear deterrent across Europe, in exchange for access to the EU’s free-trade zone The Independent UK · Aug 9
EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges Labour veteran is said to relish role that requires careful negotiation of Trump and impending G20 leadership The Guardian - UK · Aug 1
Labour MPs threaten rebellion against Andy Burnham over 'punitive' welfare cuts LABOUR MPs have told Andy Burnham they will rebel if he makes "punitive" cuts to reduce the welfare bill The National (Scotland) · Jul 28
Why Brexit is back on the table under Burnham ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at the implication of European affairs minister Hamish Falconer suggesting rejoin could be part of a future Labour manifesto The Independent UK · Jul 27
Burnham could pledge to rejoin the EU in Labour’s next manifesto, minister says ‘What we do in our next manifesto will be a question for the Labour Party,’ a government minister said The Independent UK · Jul 27
The Independent UK · Jul 27 UK preparing for wildfires similar to those that have torn through France and Spain, minister confirms Fires have wrought destruction in mainland Europe this week, with 220,000 forced out of their homes in southwest France and 116,000 evacuated in Spain
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Andy Burnham’s cabinet changes open door to rethink on Brexit ANALYSIS: The appointment of Hamish Falconer to lead Brexit reset talks suggests Andy Burnham may end up reconsidering Keir Starmer’s red lines, political editor David Maddox writes
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21 What the EU wants from Andy Burnham European leaders have made positive noises about the new UK PM, but he is likely to face the same restrictions as Starmer
The National (Scotland) · Jul 9 US hits 90 sites in Iran after Donald Trump says ceasefire is ‘over’ JUST hours after Donald Trump said that the temporary ceasefire with Iran was “over”, the US military carried out a reported 90 strikes amid…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 7 Labour 'going la la la' as 2-year silence on ICJ's Israel ruling goes on, top MP says A SENIOR Labour MP has accused the UK Government of “just going la la la la la” in response to a top international court ruling that Israel is…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 2 Labour minister claims 'antisemitism' as Jeremy Corbyn raises illegal Israeli actions A HOME Office minister has been blasted after suggesting former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn used antisemitic language while condemning the…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1 Minister and MP ‘furious’ over cuts to road projects to fund defence plan Robert Jenrick and Hamish Falconer, MPs for Newark and Lincoln, among those whose constituencies now face cuts
The Independent UK · Jun 3 Foreign minister says attack on Kuwait Airport is ‘completely unacceptable’ The UK Government has condemned an Iranian drone attack on Kuwait International Airport, which resulted in one fatality and 63 injuries. Foreign Minister Hamish Falconer labelled the incident a 'completely unacceptable attack' and conveyed condolences to the Kuwaiti government, urging Iran to de-escalate. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday morning,…
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Iranian ambassador summoned to Foreign Office over embassy’s ‘unacceptable’ social media post Seyed Ali Mousavi was called in by Middle East minister Hamish Falconer over an online message reportedly recruiting expats to become martyrs
The Guardian - UK · Apr 11 UK forced to shelve Chagos Islands legislation after US dropped support Officials accept that time has run out to pass law to allow transfer of islands to Mauritius
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Iran UK ambassador summoned by Foreign Office over ‘reckless and destabilising actions’ The diplomat was summoned on the instruction of Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and was met by Middle East minister Hamish Falconer