Andy Burnham: “I am clear: the public opinion currently supports a pragmatic approach like the one I am suggesting.”

Everton was in this position a few years ago and you might remember that I fought for Everton in that situation because I still hold the view very firmly that they weren't fairly treated in that process.

None of it is recent, actually, in terms of the meetings I had. I only had one significant meeting, actually, and that was in 2021.

I believe our chances of doing so will be enhanced by being open to discussion about our relationship with the EU in the longer term.

I've been asked by the leader of the opposition to publish details of my meetings, which I'm happy to do and I'm going to.