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

Politics

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.

Events

28 h. ago Starmer rules out EU customs union after Labour rebellion over government’s Brexit stance

Sir Keir Starmer faced a Labour rebellion on Tuesday after more than a dozen of his MPs backed a Lib Dem bill calling for the government to reopen talks with the EU

Politics

30 h. ago Six London Labour MPs break rank to back rejoining Customs Union after Brexit blow to Britain

They include Dame Meg Hillier, Diane Abbott, Fleur Anderson, Marsha De Cordova, Dawn Butler and Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

49 h. ago New Brexit headache for Keir Starmer as 13 Labour MPs break ranks to back the creation of a new EU

The stunt by the Lib Dems will now go to another debate and vote after their support - and that of the Deputy Speaker - allowed it to pass by a single vote.

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

55 h. ago Starmer warned Brexit deal is ‘making Britain broke’ as he faces calls for new UK

Prime minister has insisted Labour will not break its election pledge not to rejoin the customs union

Events

4 d. ago Minister shuts down David Lammy over joining EU customs union

Cabinet minister Pat McFadden said the prime minister has been ‘pretty clear’ that the UK won’t be rejoining the customs union

Politics

6 d. 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

Politics

6 d. ago David Lammy says rejoining EU customs union could boost UK economy

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

Politics

1 week ago 'Thousands' of pubs could close next year in latest blow to Britain's boozers

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her Budget to announce measures to ease the burden on struggling pubs, but the industry warns it won't be enough given a “catastrophic” tax rise that is looming

Politics

2 w. ago 'There's no reason to start a business in Britain': Budget delivers another hammer blow for small firms

The Chancellor said she wanted to grow the economy, but founders say the Budget is unlikely to encourage entrepreneurship.

Economics

3 w. ago 'Mansion tax' on way, say Labour MPs after talk with Reeves on Budget set to hit London hard

The Chancellor reportedly told Labour MPs to highlight how the wealthy would be impacted by her Budget

Economics