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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor

Starmer prepares for parliamentary battles over imminent EU ‘reset’ bill

Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer says he prefers alignment with the EU rather than joining its customs union, which could undermine other trade deals. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian

Keir Starmer is set to face fresh battles over his EU “reset” as the government plans to lay a bill which could hand ministers significant powers to forge closer ties with Brussels

The legislation aims to introduce an alignment mechanism for the agrifoods and electricity trading deals agreed with EU leaders but still under negotiation.

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