David Lammy says rejoining EU customs union could boost UK economy
David Lammy highlighted economic growth benefits seen by countries in customs unions, urging reconsideration despite current government policy against rejoining the EU customs union.
- On Wednesday, Deputy prime minister David Lammy suggested rejoining the European Union customs union could increase economic growth but said it is not currently government policy.
- The Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts Brexit will reduce long-run productivity by 4 per cent, while ministers say it badly damaged the UK economy, prompting calls for closer European Union ties.
- Mr Lammy refused seven times to rule out reversing Brexit, referring to Turkey with a customs union seemingly benefiting and seeing growth in their economy.
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