Andy Burnham says Britain 'must be bolder to get closer to EU' as universities raise concerns over European student fees

Around 24 August 2026, new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Britain must be bolder in seeking closer ties with the EU. He is considering cutting tuition fees for EU students, while universities raised concerns over European student fees.

Burnham visited Kyiv on his first foreign trip and reaffirmed support for Ukraine, with a plan to support long-range missile production. He said the UK will continue aiding Ukraine despite Russia's 'outrageous threats', and likened Ukraine's fight to the British stand against Nazis. The Kremlin said Britain is 'participating in and intensifying' the Ukraine conflict. Bloomberg reported Burnham plans a US trip next month to lobby Trump on Ukraine's needs.