Burnham's push for closer EU ties causes ripples in his party and others20 minutes agoHarry Farley,Political correspondent,Henry Zeffman,Chief political correspondentandJack Fenwick,Political correspondent
EPA/Shutterstock Andy Burnham pictured in front of a union jack flagEPA/Shutterstock

There is renewed attention on the prime minister's push for closer relations with Europe - and that is causing ripples in his own party and others.

Andy Burnham told his Cabinet earlier this week: "I firmly believe we have ended up with a harder Brexit than people voted for… no sensible person thinks the deal negotiated by the Tories is working for the country."