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David Lammy says rejoining EU customs union could boost UK economy
David Lammy highlighted Brexit's economic damage and noted other countries grew after rejoining customs unions, though Labour's current policy remains unchanged.
- On Wednesday, Deputy prime minister David Lammy suggested rejoining the European Union customs union could increase economic growth but said it is not currently government policy.
- The Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts Brexit will reduce long-run productivity by 4 per cent, while ministers say it badly damaged the UK economy, prompting calls for closer European Union ties.
- Mr Lammy refused seven times to rule out reversing Brexit, referring to Turkey with a customs union seemingly benefiting and seeing growth in their economy.
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perspectivemedia.comStarmer 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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David Lammy is Kidding Himself. Re-joining the EU Would Not Revive Britain’s Growth — It Would Guarantee Our Decline
David Lammy has claimed rejoining the EU Customs Union would revive Britain’s economy. What utter rubbish, says Jon Moynihan. The shackles of bloated, bureaucratic Brussels would guarantee our decline.
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