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UK · 26 June 2026

Major: UK must rejoin EU single market in 5 years

Major: UK must rejoin EU single market in 5 years

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The former Prime Minister issued a scathing critique of Brexit's impact, calling for honesty about its "devastating damage". Sir John Major told The Independent that rejoining the single market, accepting EU rules and free movement, is vital within five years. He believes this move would repair the broken relationship and pave the way for fully rejoining the European Union.

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