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Starmer Advocates Closer EU Ties Amid Brexit Fallout

12/4/2025

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  • Sir Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, has shifted since his 2018 call for a second EU referendum.
  • He now seeks a closer trading relationship with the EU, acknowledging Brexit’s economic harm.
  • Labour reaffirms red lines while discussing minor changes, such as food checks and a youth mobility scheme.
  • Some Labour members favor rejoining the customs union to spur growth, despite feasibility and EU demands.