No case for rejoining the EU, says Sir Keir Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, has reassured the public that his plan to strengthen ties with the European Union (EU) will not undo Brexit. Speaking to leftwing bosses, Starmer stated that there was "no case for rejoining the EU, its single market or customs union". His comments come after accusations from Tory MPs that he was backtracking on his previous support for a second Brexit referendum.
Labour denies claims of lowering standards or rights
Sir Keir Starmer denied claims that a Labour government would lower standards on food or rights at work. He emphasized that while seeking a better relationship with the EU, it did not mean compromising on these important issues. Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves also made it clear that the party did not want to rejoin the EU, but wanted a stronger partnership with its nearest neighbors and trading partners.
Conservatives criticize Starmer for 'flip-flopping'
Conservative critics have accused Sir Keir Starmer of flip-flopping on Brexit. Minister Mark Spencer described the Labour Party's focus on Brexit as obsessing, while Chancellor Jeremy Hunt expressed concern over suggestions of aligning laws and regulations with the EU. They argued that such a move would worry those who voted for Brexit and undermine the country's ability to make a success of leaving the EU.
Recent controversy over EU migrant returns deal
Sir Keir Starmer has also faced criticism regarding a plan to sign up to any future EU migrant returns deal. However, he clarified that this would not involve Britain taking in a quota of the bloc's asylum seekers. This clarification came after warnings from Suella Braverman that such a deal would turn the country into the continent's "dumping ground".
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