Event Brief
Burnham urges EU procurement rules won’t harm UK industry
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET
Summary: Labour’s Andy Burnham said he wants to prevent “collateral damage” to British industry from EU plans to give European companies priority in public procurement. He raised the concern directly with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
WHO: Andy Burnham
WHAT: Burnham called for avoiding collateral damage to British industry from EU public procurement plans prioritising European companies.
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026 at 5:30 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Burnham was reacting to EU plans to give European companies priority in public procurement and said this could harm British industry.
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