‘We want a real political fight over this’: Why Starmer wants to make Brexit the key issue at the next election
Starmer wants to make Brexit a key issue at next election
- The Labour government plans to make Brexit a key dividing line in the next general election, aiming to win back voters lost to Reform UK.
- Ministers intend to portray Nigel Farage as an "ideological zealot" whose anti-EU beliefs are detrimental to the UK economy and hinder trade agreements.
- A primary government objective is to finalise an SPS deal with the EU by summer, which would remove most health certificates and routine border checks on food and agricultural standards.
- Labour believes its position, favouring closer ties with the EU without rejoining, reflects public opinion, as polling indicates a majority view Brexit as a failure and desire a closer relationship.
- While most Britons support closer EU ties, rejoining is not considered a current priority, and experts suggest Labour must actively argue for its approach to gain broader public support.