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Labour's 2024 Manifesto: Closer EU Ties Amid Brexit Debate

3/20/2026

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Labour Party's 2024 manifesto signals a shift toward closer European Union (EU) ties without rejoining the single market or customs union.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said, "Brexit did deep damage," signaling openness to Brexit's economic impacts.
Labour aims to renegotiate the Trade and Cooperation Agreement to ease food-export customs checks.
Internal pressures exist, with London Mayor Sadiq Khan advocating rejoining the customs union.

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Labour Party's 2024 manifesto signals a shift toward closer European Union (EU) ties without rejoining the single market or customs union.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said, "Brexit did deep damage," signaling openness to Brexit's economic impacts.
Labour aims to renegotiate the Trade and Cooperation Agreement to ease food-export customs checks.
Internal pressures exist, with London Mayor Sadiq Khan advocating rejoining the customs union.