Andy Burnham: “I believe our chances of doing so will be enhanced by being open to discussion about our relationship with the EU in the…”

It would be “a dereliction of duty” not to seek stronger ties with the 27-nation bloc.

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

The clear answer that yes there was

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.