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Keir Starmer is reportedly considering a Theresa May-style backstop deal that would align Britain with the EU’s single market for goods, forcing UK firms to follow Brussels rules with no say over them – the latest move to water down Brexit.
Starmer’s Stealth Rejoin Plan
The Prime Minister is looking at proposals that would see UK firms follow Brussels rules with no say on how they are drawn up. The scheme has been likened to Theresa May’s controversial backstop from 2017-18 that would have kept Northern Ireland inside the single market. Ministers would look at ways to reduce paperwork for firms exporting to and importing from the bloc.
Starmer Open About Closer EU Ties
Sir Keir has made no secret of his desire to move the UK back into the EU orbit. He told BBC radio last week: “We’re in a world where there’s massive conflict, great uncertainty, and I strongly believe the UK’s best interests are in a stronger, closer relationship with Europe… on our economy.”
Brexit Minister Open to Further Alignment
Nick Thomas-Symonds, the Brexit minister, told a Brussels conference last week that the UK should be ready to look at closer alignment “and that includes further areas of the Single Market”.
- UK firms forced to follow Brussels rules with no say
- Theresa May-style backstop for goods trade
- Reduces parliamentary scrutiny on EU rules
- Starmer’s latest Brexit reversal
- Brexit minister open to deeper single market ties
Reform UK: Starmer Undoing Brexit by the Back Door
Reform UK has condemned the move as another backdoor attempt by Labour to undo Brexit. Nigel Farage and the party say British businesses and taxpayers should not be forced to follow EU rules without a voice. Reform stands firm on the 2016 referendum result and demands Britain puts British interests first.
What This Means for Britain
This is stealth rejoining of the EU by the back door. While families face £2,000 energy bills and pensioners are forced back to work, Starmer is dragging Britain back into Brussels’ regulatory grip. The plan would tie UK firms to EU rules with no say, increase costs and undermine the Brexit vote.
Reform UK’s message is clear: respect the 2016 referendum, stop the slow-motion betrayal of Brexit and put British jobs, British businesses and British sovereignty first. With local elections weeks away, voters have a chance to send a powerful message to Starmer: Britain voted to leave – and we meant it.
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This article is a factual summary of reporting by the Mail Online. Full original story available on their website. All quotes directly attributed.
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Going back to the bad old days of paying many £billions for the privilege of being beholden to the EU. Does he not remember that half Theresa May’s cabinet resigned over that crackpot backstop decision.