Staying in customs union after Brexit would be a disaster, says Labour's Gardiner

Shadow minister also dismisses idea of staying in single market, underlining Labour’s divisions over post-Brexit tradeRemaining in the customs union after Brexit would be a disaster, Labour’s trade spokesman said in the latest sign of the party’s divisions on the issue.The shadow international trade secretary, Barry Gardiner, said remaining part of the customs arrangement would leave the UK bound by EU free-trade deals without achieving the benefits. Continue reading...