10 h. ago Starmer clarifies position on EU after Lammy talks up customs union

The Prime Minister said Labour would be sticking to its manifesto, which pledged to deepen ties with the EU without returning to the customs union.

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14 h. ago Labour voters want Starmer to ditch Brexit red lines and rejoin EU customs union instead of raising taxes

Exclusive: Some 67 per cent of 2024 Labour voters back rejoining the customs union instead of raising taxes, a new poll shows

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16 h. ago Back in the EU on the quiet? Keir Starmer confirms he is looking at multiple ways to 'get closer' to Brussels after Lammy enthuses about rejoining customs union

The Prime Minister accused the Tories of having 'failed palpably' to get a good Brexit deal by being 'rude, aggressive, abusive (and) disrespectful' in negotiations with Brussels.

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26 h. ago David Lammy says rejoining EU customs union could boost UK economy

Deputy PM joins growing chorus of support in Labour to undo Brexit

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59 h. ago Starmer rules out rejoining EU customs union but steps up ‘reset’ efforts

UK prime minister has given two speeches this week promising closer ties with Brussels

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8 d. ago How Chancellor Rachel Reeves missed obvious way to kickstart UK economy: a Customs Union with EU

Leaving the EU has cost the UK Government a staggering £90 billion a year in lost tax revenues, according to new research

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8 d. ago CrossCountry train customers warned about significant disruption amid planned industrial action

Union members in customer service roles will be striking four times throughout December

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1 week ago Starmer and Trump agree teams will work together on Ukraine peace plan

Downing Street confirmed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had spoken to US President Donald Trump.

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2 w. ago Starmer, Merz and Macron confirm full support for Ukraine after call with Zelenskyy about US plan – Europe live

Germany says leaders welcomed US efforts to end war but current line of contact should be ‘starting point’ of negotiationGerman Bild tabloid is also reporting that Merz is expected to hold a phone call not only with Zelenskyy, but also with the US president, Donald Trump.Mind you: there’s been no official confirmation yet. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago In this new Age of Empires, why UK must choose Europe over isolation

Most of the UK’s economic problems since Brexit would have been avoided if it had stayed in the European Single Market and Customs Union and it’s time to move closer to the EU, writes former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt

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3 w. ago Sir Keir Starmer admits “unfortunate error” in appointment of David Kogan as Independent Football Regulator

Sir Keir Starmer said he made an “unfortunate error” in confirming he was content with the appointment of Labour donor David Kogan as chair of the Independent Football Regulator, a letter to his ethics adviser said.

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3 w. ago Keir Starmer admits 'unfortunate error' over England's football regulator appointment

Prime Minister Keir Starmer expresses his 'sincere regret' over the unfortunate error after confirming he was 'supportive' of an appointment - despite recusing himself

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