Delivering the Goods: An EU Trade Agenda for the Next UK Government

Summary:

Under Keir Starmer, Labour has consistently held to three red lines in its policy on EU relations: no single market membership, no customs union and no freedom of movement. These red lines would preserve UK autonomy over key policy areas such as immigration, services regulation and trade relations with third countries. It has also signalled three areas for improvement: mutual recognition of qualifications to allow regulated professions such as architects and health care professionals to practice in the EU and vice versa; arrangements for short-term business visitors to allow UK-based musicians and other performers to tour more easily in the EU; and a veterinary agreement to facilitate trade flows in foodstuffs.  Author argues that Labour should go further and voluntarily agree to align with EU standards on manufactured goods in return for easier market access,

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OJ: L 149, Pages 10-2539: Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) https://www.europeansources.info/record/trade-and-cooperation-agreement-between-the-european-union-eu-and-the-united-kingdom-uk/

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