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Politics · 14 March 2026

Rachel Reeves: Brexit Not Good, Seeks Closer EU Ties

Rachel Reeves: Brexit Not Good, Seeks Closer EU Ties

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Britain's economic performance is hampered by Brexit's negative impact on growth and prices, causing ongoing cost of living worries. The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, firmly declared that Brexit has had a detrimental impact on the nation and champions a significantly closer relationship with the European Union. She sees improved trading relations with the bloc as Britain's "biggest prize" for economic benefit.

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