EU-UK customs union a 'red line', Cooper insists amid calls for talks

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% : Sir Ed has 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, according to the BBC.Opening talks on a customs union could "turbo-charge" the EU-UK relationship, Sir Ed added.
50% : Ahead of Sir Keir's visit, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said the Prime Minister should "open negotiations" for a customs union with the EU.
48% : The focus of the meeting is expected to be defence co-operation, but the Lib Dems have called for Sir Keir Starmer to begin talks with the EU which could pave the way for a customs union with the bloc.
47% : A customs union with the EU remains a "red line" for the Government, Yvette Cooper has said, amid calls for the UK to deepen ties with Europe.
47% : As Donald Trump moves to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada, Ms Cooper said the UK wanted "stronger trading relationships" with the US.
47% : The Tories also want Sir Keir to commit to not take any rules from the EU as he engages with the bloc, including dynamic alignment on trade standards, or allowing the European courts to have jurisdiction over UK law.
42% : They include a commitment 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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