Andy Burnham says the UK should pursue closer ties with the EU and argues this would help bring down the cost of living. Multiple outlets report he is scheduled to sign a series of deals with the EU later this month.

The coverage centers on Burnham’s claim and the planned timing of the EU agreements. The i highlights that the deals will be signed later this month, while the London Evening Standard specifies the date and location as November 20 in Brussels. The Belfast Telegraph similarly focuses on Burnham’s message about EU closeness and cost-of-living impacts, without adding further operational detail in the information provided.