Top Tories warn against closer relationship as a "Trojan horse" for reversing referendum
Furious backlash ensued after Germany suggested that Britain should reverse Brexit and negotiate a new trade deal with the European Union. Christian Lindner, Berlin's finance chief, made the remarks during an interview with the Brexit-criticizing BBC, calling for an intensification of the trading relationship. However, prominent members of the Conservative Party criticized the idea, claiming that a closer relationship would undermine the outcome of the referendum. The comments come as Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, expressed his intention to seek a closer relationship with Brussels if elected as Prime Minister.
Desperate German economy driving desire for closer deal, say Brexiteer Tories
Brexiteer Tories responded to Germany's call for a closer deal by suggesting that the German economy's decline is the real motive behind their proposal. They argued that Germany is eager to benefit from a bloc that favors its manufacturers and French farmers. However, they warned that negotiating a closer relationship would jeopardize Britain's independence. Ex Cabinet minister Simon Clarke stated that any closer deal would require customs unions and single market membership, which would render Brexit pointless. Jacob Rees-Mogg added that the British people would not accept rejoining the EU.
"Take down trade barriers or no deal," says Tory MP
Top Tory John Redwood emphasized that if Germany and the EU want fewer trade barriers with the UK, they should simply remove them, as any existing barriers were imposed by them. He also rejected the idea of the UK accepting more EU rules and requirements. In his view, if Germany wants a closer relationship, they should not expect concessions from Britain.
Labour claims no desire to reverse Brexit, but Tories remain skeptical
Labour Party representatives insisted that they do not seek to undo Brexit and clarified that Sir Keir Starmer's comments were focused on maintaining high standards in food and animal welfare. However, Tory members remained skeptical, expressing concerns that Labour's desire for a closer deal could be a facade to overturn the outcome of the independence vote.
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