Labour may seek to keep Britain in European single market

A Labour government could seek to remain in the European single market after Britain has left the EU, a member of Jeremy Corbyn’s shadow cabinet has said.

A Labour government could seek to remain in the European single market after Britain has left the EU, a member of Jeremy Corbyn’s shadow cabinet has said.

Rebecca Long-Bailey, the shadow business secretary, said it would be "fantastic" if Labour could negotiate a deal which allowed the UK to be a member of the single market and the customs union while regaining more control over its laws and borders.