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EU Open to Closer UK Trade Ties Amid Discussions

2/3/2026

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  • EU economy commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said the European Commission is open to closer UK trade ties, including a customs union.
  • Labour leader Keir Starmer pressures for EU links, but says a customs union may not serve the UK's interests.
  • Discussions include a veterinary deal and youth exchanges.
  • Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds urged a pragmatic reset of UK-EU relations as EU leaders prepare a summit on the single market.