Politics · 16 March 2026
Labour mayors ask Starmer to rejoin EU customs union
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Senior Labour figures including West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin are urging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to reconsider his stance on the European Union and rejoin the customs union. Following a recent trade mission, Brabin argued that Brexit continues to harm local businesses through increased bureaucracy and reduced exports. The intervention adds to growing internal pressure from other regional mayors and Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who recently advocated for closer alignment with the single market to boost economic growth.
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