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

I remember people proclaiming Everton guilty at the time and with hindsight I think more people would say that wasn't fair, the way that was handled.

The clear answer that yes there was

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.