Labour to set out tough new conditions for backing Brexit
by Toby Helm Observer political editor from World news | The Guardian on (#2H3P6)
Keir Starmer to say Labour will not back any deal without the 'exact same benefits' as single market brings
Labour will refuse to vote in the House of Commons for any Brexit deal struck between Theresa May and the 27 remaining EU states unless the deal ensures precisely the same economic and trade benefits as Britain currently gains from full membership.
In a major policy speech on Monday, Labour's Brexit spokesman, Keir Starmer, will set out six tests for May and EU leaders to meet, including a requirement that any agreement delivers the "exact same benefits" as the UK enjoys from being inside the single market and customs union.
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