Sentences with phrase «option of a customs union»

But that is the consequence of ruling out the option of a customs union, which this government has done.

Tory rebels are attempting to force the government to keep the option of a customs union with the EU on the table and have some cross-party support.

Not exact matches

It will finally be time to start to hash out whether the UK is pursuing the Extreme Brexit touted by the government so far, the Single Market and Customs Union route seemingly opened up by the Northern Ireland deal, or, more likely, whether the UK will be careering around the Brexit terrain between all possible options like an out - of - control shopping trolley.

However, a spokesperson for Corbyn told Business Insider on Tuesday that Labour would in fact keep the option of remaining in the customs union after Brexit.

So I appeal to MPs of all parties, prepared to put the people's interests before ideological fantasies, to join us in supporting the option of a new UK customs union with the EU, that would give us a say in future trade deals.

And while his predecessor was a strong voice around the cabinet table for staying in the customs union, the new home secretary has made clear he is sceptical of softer Brexit options.

A growing number of MPs, councillors and activists want the party to commit to staying in the single market and customs union at the very least, with some saying he should hold open the option of campaigning at a future election to stay in the EU to safeguard jobs.

As there seems to be no majority in the House of Commons for a completely hard Brexit, and some options such as remaining in the Customs Union now being put back on the table, I believe that we are heading towards a much softer Brexit than we first envisaged.