Labour Will Work With Tory Rebels to Fight for EU Customs Union
- Starmer says Labour to look at backing Anna Soubry amendment
- Commons battle over Brexit trade bill expected next month
This article is for subscribers only.
The Labour Party has given its clearest signal yet that it will join forces with rebel Tories in an attempt to defeat Theresa May on Brexit, threatening a political crisis that could bring down her government.
Keir Starmer, Labour’s chief Brexit spokesman, indicated his party will vote to change one of the prime minister’s draft laws as early as next month to force her to keep the U.K. tied to European Union rules for trade.