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Davey urges Starmer to start EU customs union talks

Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out rejoining the EU customs union, calling it a "red line" for Labour, but is open to discussions about the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention to improve European relations.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey urged Starmer to initiate talks on a new UK-EU customs union, stating it would boost the UK economy and trade.
The Chancellor has been asked to commission the Office for Budget Responsibility to assess the economic impact of a new customs deal with the EU, with findings expected by March 26.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the idea of joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention, claiming it would make the UK a "rule-taker" rather than a "rule-maker.

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Sky News UK

Ed Davey says he is 'advocating strongly' for UK-EU customs union

Ed Davey says he is 'advocating strongly' for a UK-EU custom union to help also with the cost of living crisis.

21 days ago·United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

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Starmer must ‘fire starting gun’ on customs union as he meets EU leaders – Davey

Sir Ed Davey said a deal with the EU could strengthen the UK against the risk of American trade tariffs. READ SOURCE

22 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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BBC News

Davey urges Starmer to start EU customs union talks – INTELLI.NEWS

Sir Ed Davey calls for PM to use meeting with EU leaders to “fire the starting gun” on new trade deal. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgxz0zjnk4o Author : Publish date : 2025-02-01 22:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

22 days ago·United Kingdom

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