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Liberal Democrats Push for UK-EU Customs Union Revival

12/9/2025

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The Liberal Democrats call for a new UK-EU customs union and urge Labour backbenchers to support their motion in Parliament, set for Tuesday.
Sir Ed Davey, Liberal Democrats' leader, criticized the government for not addressing fallout from Tory agreements.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reaffirmed Labour's manifesto commitment, which opposes rejoining the customs union or the single market.
Tory shadow ministers accused the Liberal Democrats of reviving past debates.

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The Liberal Democrats call for a new UK-EU customs union and urge Labour backbenchers to support their motion in Parliament, set for Tuesday.
Sir Ed Davey, Liberal Democrats' leader, criticized the government for not addressing fallout from Tory agreements.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reaffirmed Labour's manifesto commitment, which opposes rejoining the customs union or the single market.
Tory shadow ministers accused the Liberal Democrats of reviving past debates.