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INTRO: Keir Starmer was accused of plotting a full-scale Brexit betrayal on Sunday as he battles to shore up his faltering leadership. The Prime Minister said he wanted to pursue 'even closer alignment with the [European] single market' in a signal he is planning yet another manifesto breach.
He added that he wanted to 'go further' with the EU if it is in the national interest. Any return to the single market would bring back freedom of movement with EU member states – a huge political risk.
Sir Keir is attempting to reset his ailing premiership as Labour languishes in the polls. He also insisted he would still be in No 10 by 2027, as he warned those plotting against him that forcing him out would unleash 'utter chaos'.
Other party leaders rounded on the Prime Minister on Sunday, accusing him of betraying Brexit despite repeatedly claiming that rejoining the single market was a 'red line'.
Reform UK's Nigel Farage said: 'Starmer's Brexit betrayal is a breach of good faith with Labour voters. His tying of us to crazy EU Net Zero policies and carbon taxes will continue the de-industrialisation of the UK and increase the cost of living. We will fight Starmer every step of the way.'
Kemi Badenoch suggested his backtracking showed his precarious position in the opinion polls.
'It is a sign of Keir Starmer's total weakness that he has started the year trying to reopen the old Brexit wounds,' the Conservative leader said. 'Instead of signing Britain up to EU rules we have no say over, Starmer should focus on cutting spending, cutting taxes, bringing down the benefits bill and getting Britain working again.' (MORE - details)
INTRO: Keir Starmer was accused of plotting a full-scale Brexit betrayal on Sunday as he battles to shore up his faltering leadership. The Prime Minister said he wanted to pursue 'even closer alignment with the [European] single market' in a signal he is planning yet another manifesto breach.
He added that he wanted to 'go further' with the EU if it is in the national interest. Any return to the single market would bring back freedom of movement with EU member states – a huge political risk.
Sir Keir is attempting to reset his ailing premiership as Labour languishes in the polls. He also insisted he would still be in No 10 by 2027, as he warned those plotting against him that forcing him out would unleash 'utter chaos'.
Other party leaders rounded on the Prime Minister on Sunday, accusing him of betraying Brexit despite repeatedly claiming that rejoining the single market was a 'red line'.
Reform UK's Nigel Farage said: 'Starmer's Brexit betrayal is a breach of good faith with Labour voters. His tying of us to crazy EU Net Zero policies and carbon taxes will continue the de-industrialisation of the UK and increase the cost of living. We will fight Starmer every step of the way.'
Kemi Badenoch suggested his backtracking showed his precarious position in the opinion polls.
'It is a sign of Keir Starmer's total weakness that he has started the year trying to reopen the old Brexit wounds,' the Conservative leader said. 'Instead of signing Britain up to EU rules we have no say over, Starmer should focus on cutting spending, cutting taxes, bringing down the benefits bill and getting Britain working again.' (MORE - details)