Starmer must 'fire starting gun´ on customs union as he meets EU...

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

51% : Their leader Sir Ed has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, calling on her to commission the Office for Budget Responsibility to assess the impact of a new customs union with the EU on the UK economy.
47% : Sir Keir Starmer must "fire the starting gun" on creating a new customs union with the EU, the Prime Minister has been told ahead of a meeting with European leaders.
47% : "But there's a solution right under her nose: a new UK-EU customs union deal that boosts trade for British businesses and raises vital tax revenue for our public services.
46% : I'm setting Keir Starmer five tests to make sure he doesn't undo BrexitKemi BadenochShe also urged Sir Keir not to take any rules from the EU as he engaged with the bloc, including dynamic alignment on trade standards, or allowing the European courts to have jurisdiction over UK law.
44% : "Now Keir Starmer and the Labour Government are trying to reopen the divisions of the past and edge us back into the EU.
43% : "While the Lib Dems are pushing Sir Keir to go further in deepening ties with the EU, the Tories have called on him to not accept further EU influence as he seeks to strengthen the relationship.
42% : Among the Tory leader's tests are commitments to: no "backsliding" on free movement or the compulsory transfer of asylum seekers; no new money paid to the EU; and no reduction in fishing rights.

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