Starmer Open to Closer EU Single Market Alignment
Starmer aims to reduce Brexit damage by sector-specific EU market alignment, excluding free movement and full customs union, to boost trade and economic growth.
- Keir Starmer, the United Kingdom's prime minister, stated that closer alignment with the European Union's single market should be considered as it is in the national interest.
- Starmer highlighted that relations between the UK and EU are at their best in a decade, emphasizing the need for closer cooperation.
- Critics, including Nigel Farage, accused Starmer of betraying Brexit principles, warning that closer ties would harm the UK's independence.
- Starmer ruled out rejoining the customs union while advocating for more alignment with the single market based on recent trade agreements.
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Starmer Pushes for Closer EU Ties in National Interest
Starmer Pushes for Closer EU Ties in National Interest British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is proposing closer ties with the European single market, emphasizing an issue-by-issue approach when it's in the national interest. The statement signals potentially stronger Britain-EU relations, evolving since Britons' 2016 referendum decision to leave the EU.Starmer's proposal follows agreements to let British students join Erasmus+ by 2027, initiate d…
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