Keir Starmer told closer EU trade ties ‘strategic necessity’ for UK firms
Labour urged to accelerate reset with Brussels as many exporters struggling to trade in the EU after Brexit deal
TL;DR
- Over half of UK exporters surveyed report that the post-Brexit trade deal is not helping them grow sales in the EU.
- The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) calls a closer EU trade deal a "strategic necessity" for British companies.
- There is growing recognition within the Labour party of the negative impact of Brexit on the economy.
- Some Labour politicians are reportedly in favor of a deeper trading relationship with the EU, potentially including a customs union.
- The BCC has proposed five key areas for future talks with Brussels to minimize trade friction.