2 h. ago Voices: ‘Absolute madness not to’: Why Independent readers back a return to EU customs union

Our community say the Commons’ dramatic 100–100 tie on plans for a bespoke UK–EU customs union has intensified the debate over Brexit’s economic fallout, with many arguing that renewed alignment is both necessary and politically overdue.

Politics

27 h. ago What will it take for UK to rejoin customs union after rebel Labour MPs back Commons Brexit vote?

A new bill calls for the UK to open talks with the EU – here are the facts

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28 h. ago Keir Starmer under pressure over Labour's Brexit split as he is warned he could be forced out within a YEAR if he fails to join rebels backing new customs union

Remainer politicians including Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey took aim at the Prime Minister amid signs that a sizeable chunk of his party want him to unravel the withdrawal agreement.

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46 h. ago MPs back EU customs union demand in surprise vote as Brexit campaign dubbed 'dishonest'

A Bill put forward by the Lib Dems demanding the UK forms a customs union with the EU passed a Commons hurdle in a surprise vote - but No10 has ruled out backing it

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49 h. ago 13 Labour MPs rebel against Brexit stance as EU customs union vote passes in Commons

MPs were evenly divided over the motion, with the deputy speaker casting the deciding vote

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50 h. ago EU customs union vote passes in Commons to pile pressure on Labour’s Brexit stance

MPs were evenly divided over the motion, with the deputy speaker casting the deciding vote

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53 h. ago Rachel Reeves addresses calls to rejoin EU customs union ahead of potential vote

It comes after the prime minister insisted Labour will not break its election pledge not to rejoin the customs union

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