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- Nick Thomas-Symonds, European affairs minister, ruled out a UK-EU customs union and said revisiting past membership debates is unnecessary.
- He emphasized the government's aim to strengthen ties with the EU amid global challenges.
- Some Labour MPs advocate a customs union, but Thomas-Symonds says progress in the UK-EU relationship is economically beneficial.
- He warned future governments could jeopardize these agreements, underscoring the need for cooperation to avoid trade barriers.
