A Norway deal? What are Labour’s options for forging closer ties with Europe? | Philip Inman

Starmer and Reeves plan to improve parts of the relationship with the EU. But what of becoming a member of the single market - or even a return to full membership?

Labour's plans to re-engage with Brussels after a tumultuous and often acrimonious eight years since the referendum will be welcomed by all those who have recognised Brexit as an act of self-harm. Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have put forward tentative proposals tackling discrete issues in the UK's relationship with the EU. Here we look at what might be achieved - and the benefits of taking a bolder approach.