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Labour Divided on Customs Union Amid Brexit Backlash

12/24/2025

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Keir Starmer (Labour Party leader) has ruled out rejoining the customs union, but internal Labour talks show substantial support for the idea.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting proposed rejoining the customs union, sparking controversy.
Reform UK and the Conservatives accuse Labour of betraying Brexit.
The Greens and Lib Dems say Labour's approach is insufficient.
The party's divisions risk losing voter support to rivals as the UK grapples with Brexit's economic impacts.

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Keir Starmer (Labour Party leader) has ruled out rejoining the customs union, but internal Labour talks show substantial support for the idea.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting proposed rejoining the customs union, sparking controversy.
Reform UK and the Conservatives accuse Labour of betraying Brexit.
The Greens and Lib Dems say Labour's approach is insufficient.
The party's divisions risk losing voter support to rivals as the UK grapples with Brexit's economic impacts.