What sort of relationship should Britain have with the EU in an increasingly volatile world?

Why so many Parliamenterians would refuse to touch the issue of Brexit is understandable given how painful the whole process of decoupling from the European Union was. However, the world is a different place to what it was ten years ago when the Brexit vote took place.

Therefore Prime Minister Andy Burnham is right to raise the question about what sort of relationship Britain is going to have with the EU.

Especially as many of the promises that were made during the referendum have failed to materialise.

A lack of clarity as to where Britain stands in relation to the largest single market on its doorstep is not good for the economy at a time when the country is crying out for economic certainty.

The Chancellor’s Budget is only a few weeks away and it is evident that there is not much breathing room for the Government. Britain has no choice but to seek as good a deal as possible with the EU.

But Britain cannot take an isolated approach to the challenges that the planet faces, whether that be the climate, security or the economy. It needs to forge alliances wherever possible with other nations that share the same values.

Climate and the economy go hand in hand. The climate emergency doesn’t just threaten to engulf the planet but also a threat to the economy.

Issues such as immigration cannot be dealt with in isolation either. The migrant crisis is affecting all corners of Europe and unless all countries work together, then little progress will be made.

Not only must Britain seek to build better relationships with other nations but also take the lead on furthering common values that we hold near and dear.