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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Dominic McGrath

Cabinet minister denies UK considering Swiss-style links with EU

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A cabinet minister has warned he would not support a closer, Swiss-style relationship with the European Union after reports emerged that the government was considering the idea.

Steve Barclay, the health secretary, instead suggested ministers should focus on maximising what he said were the opportunities of Brexit.

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