Quote Originally Posted by mellowmiller View Post
None of that is likely to be achievable though because the EU mandarins simply won't agree to a "customs union arrangement very similar to the existing one." Why should they?
Stopping free movement was supposedly one of the main things the Brexiteers (many of whom were in Labour strongholds) voted for. Can you imagine the reaction if Labour let that one go.
If it's not rocket science to understand what the Labour policy is then why can't the leader and Brexit secretary agree?
Leaving the EU with a similar customs union agreement is achievable though isn't it? We know because Norway achieved it. As I said, it would come at the price that would alienate lots of people in labour strongholds but tbh I think most of those joined ukip or the tories long ago on the belief that those parties wouldn't screw them over with a soft Brexit.

No deal would make everyone happy. I'm trying to answer your question that labour have repeatedly said jobs first, economy first - so other priorities they are putting after. Of course that will piss off loads of people, but you wanted to know their position. They keep telling you.