Shona Murray: Why the EU is moving on while Britain still wrestles with Brexit

As Britain changes prime minister again, Brussels is focused on practical cooperation rather than another grand Brexit reset

Andy Burnham being sworn-in as an MP in the Houses of Commons after winning the Makerfield by-election; during his recent campaign, he already promised not to ‘rerun’ Brexit arguments. Picture: PA

Brussels won’t wait around for the new UK prime minister to bring brave new plans breathing life into EU-UK relations.

While the door is always open to closer ties — in every sector, whether trade, defence, services, and mobility — expectations for a reset of any substance are low.