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Anna Wise

Re-joining EU customs union means losing benefit of trade deals, Reeves says

Re-joining the EU customs union would mean losing the benefit of new trade deals, Rachel Reeves has said (Ben Birchall/PA) - (PA Wire)

Re-joining the EU customs union would mean losing the benefit of new trade deals and is not on the cards, the Chancellor has said, as she focuses on “breaking down barriers” to trade.

The remarks come as Ms Reeves announced plans for the UK to reimburse visa fees and fast-track applications for top international firms.

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