Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 98715

UK Trade with EU: Customs

Tabled: 9 December 2025
Answered: 16 December 2025

Question

Dr Al Pinkerton

Liberal DemocratSurrey Heath

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of a UK-EU Customs Union Deal for economic growth.

Answer

Nick Thomas-Symonds
We have not made an assessment as we have been clear there will be no return to the single market, the customs union, or freedom of movement. We are focused on strengthening our relationship with the EU to make trade easier, help British businesses and su...

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