Sir Keir Starmer advocates for closer alignment with EU markets if it serves the UK's national interest, suggesting a focus on the single market over the customs union. He emphasizes the need for economic ties while ruling out a return to freedom of movement. The Conservative party criticizes this stance as a betrayal of Brexit, while the Liberal Democrats support Starmer's approach. The discussion includes potential impacts on trade deals and youth mobility schemes. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)