Brexit talks restart amid controversy over Labour single market pledge

Formal Brexit talks are resuming in Brussels with the Government under additional pressure from Labour's dramatic promise to keep the UK in the single market and customs union after March 2019.

Under the new policy unveiled by shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer on Sunday, the UK would continue to observe EU rules on migration and trade during a transition period expected to last up to four years, in order to avoid a "cliff-edge" shock to business.