More than 75% of Labour, Lib Dem and Green voters think PM should open talks on joining EU customs union – UK politics live

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Source: theguardian.com
More than 75% of Labour, Lib Dem and Green voters think PM should open talks on joining EU customs union – UK politics live

YouGov poll for the Times suggests even 40% of Conservative voters support such a move

Wes Streeting, the health secretary, used an interview with the Observer published at the weekend to suggest that he favours joining a customs union with the EU. This is something that Keir Starmer has ruled out.

But Labour supporters back Streeting on this. According to YouGov polling for the Times, 80% of people who voted Labour at the last general election say a future leader should open negotiations on joining a customs union with the EU.

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