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Britain needs to join customs union with EU, says Streeting
Wes Streeting cited a £26 billion tax rise and Brexit's economic damage to argue for closer EU trade as the best path for UK growth.
- Earlier this month, Health Secretary Wes Streeting warned taxes are too high and argued a deeper trading relationship with the European Union is the best way to boost growth.
- November's Budget raised taxes by £26 billion, and the Office for Budget Responsibility said the measures would not materially boost growth, while Streeting warned the UK faces serious indebtedness and a `massive economic hit` from Brexit.
- Resident doctors will return on Monday, Wes Streeting said the NHS `is coping` but warned the post-strike period will be harder and talks will resume `in the new year`.
- Streeting insisted he supports Sir Keir with his `absolute support` while Conservative and Reform UK figures accused him of prioritising `political pitch-making` and surrendering Brexit freedoms.
- Streeting said any new deal cannot restore freedom of movement, and on December 9, 13 Labour MPs voted for proposals pursuing a customs union despite the Prime Minister's recent policy ruling out change.
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The penny has dropped: Wes Streeting hails 'enormous benefits' of EU membership
In a significant statement of intent, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has nailed his colours to the mast over the weekend – making no bones about his desire to see the UK develop a ‘closer trading relationship’ with Europe. He also branded Brexit as a ‘massive economic hit’. ALSO READ: Could these be the figures that put the final nail in Brexit’s coffin? Wes Streeting backs benefits of EU membership The forthright utterances, shared with The Obs…
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