Rachel Reeves insists Labour must uphold Brexit manifesto pledges amid party divisions
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Lizzy Buchan
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Summary
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has stated that Labour must adhere to its manifesto commitments regarding Brexit, which include not joining the EU single market, customs union, or allowing freedom of movement. This comes amid growing internal party divisions over the UK's relationship with the EU. Reeves acknowledged that leaving the EU has driven up prices and negatively impacted businesses on both sides of the Channel, but insisted the party must stick to its election promises.
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The Chancellor said quitting the bloc has driven up prices and clobbered businesses on both sides of the Channel.
But she said Labour must stick to its manifesto promises, which ruled out joining the single market and the customs union, and allowing freedom of movement.
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