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Calculated Shard: 188 (from laksa133)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa188.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/politics/brexit-labour-eu-peter-kyle-b2944386.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/politics/brexit-labour-eu-peter-kyle-b2944386.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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And when it comes to the EU, we will rebuild, we are rebuilding the relationship, and we’re very open-minded about the alignment that will bring benefits to both EU countries and the UK.”\nThough Mr Kyle is the latest senior government figure to slap down suggestions of rejoining the EU, ministers are seeking to work more closely with the bloc.\nThe Chancellor is seeking closer alignment in key areas (PA)\nSir Keir Starmer\nis preparing a bill which would hand ministers powers to bring the UK into alignment with EU law, in an attempt to reduce paperwork and\nboost growth\nin Britain.\nThe bill, which will be brought forward this year as part of No 10’s plan for a\nBrexit “reset”\n, would give ministers overarching powers to\nbring the UK in line with EU law\nin certain areas, such as food standards, animal welfare and pesticide use – a process known as\ndynamic alignment.\nMeanwhile, chancellor Rachel Reeves has admitted that Brexit has not been good for Britain.\nShe warned that the UK risks being “stranded” between rival trading blocs unless it forged closer ties with Brussels, and said the UK’s fate as a country was “inescapably bound with that of Europe”.\nAs the country battles\nflatlining economic growth\nand ongoing fears over the cost of living, Ms Reeves argued that closer ties with the EU is the\n“biggest prize” economically.\nThe UK and EU plan to meet in the summer to agree deals on shared food standards, carbon emissions, and youth mobility, as part of the government’s attempted “reset” with Brussels.\nThere have been some suggestions from those involved in negotiations that a carve-out on cheaper tuition fees for EU students could prove a sticking point in the youth mobility deal.","attrs_markdown":"## Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent\nNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.\n\nNot now\n\nYes please\n\n[Jump to content](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/uk\/politics\/brexit-labour-eu-peter-kyle-b2944386.html#main-content)\n\nUS EditionChange\n\n[UK Edition](https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/?editionSwitcherSource=the-independent.com)\n\n[Edición en Español](https:\/\/www.independentespanol.com\/?editionSwitcherSource=the-independent.com)\n\n[Sign up to our newsletters](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/newsletters)\n\n[Subscribe now](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/subscribe?itm_channel=native&itm_campaign=top_right_subscribe&regSourceMethod=Nav%20subscribe%20CTA)\n\n[Log in \/ Register](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/login?regSourceMethod=Nav+register+CTA)\n\n[Independent](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/)\n\n- [Podcasts](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/podcasts?itm_channel=native&itm_campaign=nov_nav_bar&itm_content=podcasts_button)\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/newsletters?itm_channel=native&itm_campaign=nov_nav_bar&itm_content=newsletters_button)\n\n[Subscribe](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/subscribe?itm_channel=native&itm_campaign=top_right_subscribe)\n\nMenu\n\n- News\n  [News](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/us)\n  - 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[UK Politics](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/uk\/politics)\n\n# Minister slaps down suggestions that Labour should reverse Brexit\n## Peter Kyle dismissed calls from senior Labour figures, including Sadiq Khan, that the party should campaign to rejoin the EU\n[Millie Cooke](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/author\/millie-cooke) Political Correspondent\n\nTuesday 24 March 2026 06:00 EDT\n\n- Copy link\n- Bookmark\n\n## Bookmark popover\nRemoved from bookmarks\n\nClose popover\n\n'We are not the Britain of the Brexit years', says Starmer\n\n![View from Westminster](https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/static-assets\/images\/newsletters\/viewFromWestminster1_1.png)\n\n### Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox\n### Get our free View from Westminster email\n### Get our free View from Westminster email\n\n![View from Westminster](https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/static-assets\/images\/newsletters\/viewFromWestminster1_1.png)\n\nI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our [Privacy notice](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/service\/privacy-policy-a6184181.html)\n\nThe [business and trade secretary](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/topic\/business) has slapped down suggestions that [Labour](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/uk\/home-news\/keir-starmer-anas-sarwar-prime-minister-peter-mandelson-jeffrey-epstein-b2944391.html \"Few people were as close as myself and Starmer in politics – Sarwar\") should campaign to rejoin the [European Union](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/uk\/home-news\/sadiq-khan-labour-wes-streeting-business-mayor-b2944380.html \"UK should not plunge into protracted debate on rejoining EU – Peter Kyle\"), arguing that Britain should not be “plunging ourselves into a very long, protracted debate” about undoing [Brexit](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/bulletin\/news\/brexit-sadiq-khan-eu-labour-b2941761.html \"UK rejoining EU is ‘inevitable’, says Sadiq Khan\").\n\nPeter Kyle appeared to bat away calls from senior [Labour](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/topic\/labour) figures that the party should campaign to again seek membership of the trade bloc.\n\nIt comes after London [mayor](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/topic\/mayor) [Sadiq Khan](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/topic\/sadiq-khan) earlier this month argued his party should commit to rejoining the bloc in its next election manifesto, claiming that a return to the EU is “inevitable”.\n\nAsked about the mayor’s remarks, Welsh first minister Eluned Morgan said she was an “absolute Euro-enthusiast”.\n\nMeanwhile, health secretary [Wes Streeting](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/topic\/wes-streeting) in December suggested he favours the idea of a customs union with the bloc.\n\nBut asked about the growing calls within Labour for the party to reopen the conversation on the EU, Mr Kyle told LBC Labour would not move to rejoin.\n\n![Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan (PA)](https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2026\/03\/24\/09\/0b9c902ce3dce8dabb807bd2584b4073Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzc0NDMwMjUw-2.83189871.jpg)\n\nopen image in gallery\n\nMayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan (PA)\n\n“I think right now we have the policy that is right for the moment we’re in: make sure we have the reset, that we explore all the opportunities we have with the EU, with the US, and also looking at the additional trade deals we’ve got around the world,” the business secretary said.\n\n“Rather than plunging ourselves into a very long, protracted debate about rejoining we need to be looking at all of the incredible opportunities there are out there for partnerships around the world, both multilaterally and bilaterally, country-to-country.”\n\nMr Kyle said he wanted to “focus on those deals that will deliver short-term, immediate growth into our economy”, like the US tech deal, which he said unlocked 300 billion US dollars worth of trade.\n\nHe added: “This is what I’m really, really focused on. And when it comes to the EU, we will rebuild, we are rebuilding the relationship, and we’re very open-minded about the alignment that will bring benefits to both EU countries and the UK.”\n\nThough Mr Kyle is the latest senior government figure to slap down suggestions of rejoining the EU, ministers are seeking to work more closely with the bloc.\n\n![The Chancellor is seeking closer alignment in key areas (PA)](https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2026\/03\/24\/09\/7b76f6aa34e3301043d30fc1bc032746Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzc0NDMwMjc4-2.83915952.jpg)\n\nopen image in gallery\n\nThe Chancellor is seeking closer alignment in key areas (PA)\n\n[Sir Keir Starmer](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/uk\/politics\/trump-starmer-streeting-venezuela-greenland-b2895166.html) is preparing a bill which would hand ministers powers to bring the UK into alignment with EU law, in an attempt to reduce paperwork and [boost growth](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/business\/rachel-reeves-spring-statement-chancellor-government-mps-b2894767.html) in Britain.\n\nThe bill, which will be brought forward this year as part of No 10’s plan for a [Brexit “reset”](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/uk\/politics\/wes-streeting-customs-union-eu-uk-brexit-starmer-b2888850.html), would give ministers overarching powers to [bring the UK in line with EU law](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/bulletin\/news\/brexit-starmer-eu-europe-plan-b2894288.html) in certain areas, such as food standards, animal welfare and pesticide use – a process known as [dynamic alignment.](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/uk\/politics\/brexit-eu-uk-peter-mandelson-b2759049.html)\n\nMeanwhile, chancellor Rachel Reeves has admitted that Brexit has not been good for Britain.\n\nShe warned that the UK risks being “stranded” between rival trading blocs unless it forged closer ties with Brussels, and said the UK’s fate as a country was “inescapably bound with that of Europe”.\n\nAs the country battles [flatlining economic growth](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/voices\/rachel-reeves-zero-growth-starmer-sack-chancellor-b2937963.html) and ongoing fears over the cost of living, Ms Reeves argued that closer ties with the EU is the [“biggest prize” economically.](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/uk\/politics\/brexit-rachel-reeves-economy-eu-b2938513.html)\n\nThe UK and EU plan to meet in the summer to agree deals on shared food standards, carbon emissions, and youth mobility, as part of the government’s attempted “reset” with Brussels.\n\nThere have been some suggestions from those involved in negotiations that a carve-out on cheaper tuition fees for EU students could prove a sticking point in the youth mobility deal.\n\n### More about\n[Sadiq Khan](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/topic\/sadiq-khan)[Labour](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/topic\/labour)[Wes Streeting](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/topic\/wes-streeting)[Business](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/topic\/business)[Mayor](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/topic\/mayor)\n\n### Most popular\n### Popular videos\n### Bulletin\n### Read next\n\n- [Get in touch](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/)\n  - 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And when it comes to the EU, we will rebuild, we are rebuilding the relationship, and we’re very open-minded about the alignment that will bring benefits to both EU countries and the UK.”\n\nThough Mr Kyle is the latest senior government figure to slap down suggestions of rejoining the EU, ministers are seeking to work more closely with the bloc.\n\n![The Chancellor is seeking closer alignment in key areas (PA)](https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2026\/03\/24\/09\/7b76f6aa34e3301043d30fc1bc032746Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzc0NDMwMjc4-2.83915952.jpg)\n\nThe Chancellor is seeking closer alignment in key areas (PA)\n\n[Sir Keir Starmer](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/uk\/politics\/trump-starmer-streeting-venezuela-greenland-b2895166.html) is preparing a bill which would hand ministers powers to bring the UK into alignment with EU law, in an attempt to reduce paperwork and [boost growth](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/business\/rachel-reeves-spring-statement-chancellor-government-mps-b2894767.html) in Britain.\n\nThe bill, which will be brought forward this year as part of No 10’s plan for a [Brexit “reset”](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/uk\/politics\/wes-streeting-customs-union-eu-uk-brexit-starmer-b2888850.html), would give ministers overarching powers to [bring the UK in line with EU law](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/bulletin\/news\/brexit-starmer-eu-europe-plan-b2894288.html) in certain areas, such as food standards, animal welfare and pesticide use – a process known as [dynamic alignment.](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/uk\/politics\/brexit-eu-uk-peter-mandelson-b2759049.html)\n\nMeanwhile, chancellor Rachel Reeves has admitted that Brexit has not been good for Britain.\n\nShe warned that the UK risks being “stranded” between rival trading blocs unless it forged closer ties with Brussels, and said the UK’s fate as a country was “inescapably bound with that of Europe”.\n\nAs the country battles [flatlining economic growth](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/voices\/rachel-reeves-zero-growth-starmer-sack-chancellor-b2937963.html) and ongoing fears over the cost of living, Ms Reeves argued that closer ties with the EU is the [“biggest prize” economically.](https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/uk\/politics\/brexit-rachel-reeves-economy-eu-b2938513.html)\n\nThe UK and EU plan to meet in the summer to agree deals on shared food standards, carbon emissions, and youth mobility, as part of the government’s attempted “reset” with Brussels.\n\nThere have been some suggestions from those involved in negotiations that a carve-out on cheaper tuition fees for EU students could prove a sticking point in the youth mobility deal.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	The business and trade secretary has slapped down suggestions that Labour should campaign to rejoin the European Union , arguing that Britain should not be “plunging ourselves into a very long, protracted debate” about undoing Brexit . Peter Kyle appeared to bat away calls from senior Labour figures that the party should campaign to again seek membership of the trade bloc. It comes after London mayor Sadiq Khan earlier this month argued his party should commit to rejoining the bloc in its next election manifesto, claiming that a return to the EU is “inevitable”. Asked about the mayor’s remarks, Welsh first minister Eluned Morgan said she was an “absolute Euro-enthusiast”. Meanwhile, health secretary Wes Streeting in December suggested he favours the idea of a customs union with the bloc. But asked about the growing calls within Labour for the party to reopen the conversation on the EU, Mr Kyle told LBC Labour would not move to rejoin. Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan (PA) “I think right now we have the policy that is right for the moment we’re in: make sure we have the reset, that we explore all the opportunities we have with the EU, with the US, and also looking at the additional trade deals we’ve got around the world,” the business secretary said. “Rather than plunging ourselves into a very long, protracted debate about rejoining we need to be looking at all of the incredible opportunities there are out there for partnerships around the world, both multilaterally and bilaterally, country-to-country.” Mr Kyle said he wanted to “focus on those deals that will deliver short-term, immediate growth into our economy”, like the US tech deal, which he said unlocked 300 billion US dollars worth of trade. He added: “This is what I’m really, really focused on. And when it comes to the EU, we will rebuild, we are rebuilding the relationship, and we’re very open-minded about the alignment that will bring benefits to both EU countries and the UK.” Though Mr Kyle is the latest senior government figure to slap down suggestions of rejoining the EU, ministers are seeking to work more closely with the bloc. The Chancellor is seeking closer alignment in key areas (PA) Sir Keir Starmer is preparing a bill which would hand ministers powers to bring the UK into alignment with EU law, in an attempt to reduce paperwork and boost growth in Britain. The bill, which will be brought forward this year as part of No 10’s plan for a Brexit “reset” , would give ministers overarching powers to bring the UK in line with EU law in certain areas, such as food standards, animal welfare and pesticide use – a process known as dynamic alignment. Meanwhile, chancellor Rachel Reeves has admitted that Brexit has not been good for Britain. She warned that the UK risks being “stranded” between rival trading blocs unless it forged closer ties with Brussels, and said the UK’s fate as a country was “inescapably bound with that of Europe”. As the country battles flatlining economic growth and ongoing fears over the cost of living, Ms Reeves argued that closer ties with the EU is the “biggest prize” economically. The UK and EU plan to meet in the summer to agree deals on shared food standards, carbon emissions, and youth mobility, as part of the government’s attempted “reset” with Brussels. There have been some suggestions from those involved in negotiations that a carve-out on cheaper tuition fees for EU students could prove a sticking point in the youth mobility deal.
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[UK Politics](https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/politics) # Minister slaps down suggestions that Labour should reverse Brexit ## Peter Kyle dismissed calls from senior Labour figures, including Sadiq Khan, that the party should campaign to rejoin the EU [Millie Cooke](https://www.the-independent.com/author/millie-cooke) Political Correspondent Tuesday 24 March 2026 06:00 EDT - Copy link - Bookmark ## Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover 'We are not the Britain of the Brexit years', says Starmer ![View from Westminster](https://static.independent.co.uk/static-assets/images/newsletters/viewFromWestminster1_1.png) ### Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox ### Get our free View from Westminster email ### Get our free View from Westminster email ![View from Westminster](https://static.independent.co.uk/static-assets/images/newsletters/viewFromWestminster1_1.png) I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our [Privacy notice](https://www.the-independent.com/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) The [business and trade secretary](https://www.the-independent.com/topic/business) has slapped down suggestions that [Labour](https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home-news/keir-starmer-anas-sarwar-prime-minister-peter-mandelson-jeffrey-epstein-b2944391.html "Few people were as close as myself and Starmer in politics – Sarwar") should campaign to rejoin the [European Union](https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home-news/sadiq-khan-labour-wes-streeting-business-mayor-b2944380.html "UK should not plunge into protracted debate on rejoining EU – Peter Kyle"), arguing that Britain should not be “plunging ourselves into a very long, protracted debate” about undoing [Brexit](https://www.the-independent.com/bulletin/news/brexit-sadiq-khan-eu-labour-b2941761.html "UK rejoining EU is ‘inevitable’, says Sadiq Khan"). Peter Kyle appeared to bat away calls from senior [Labour](https://www.the-independent.com/topic/labour) figures that the party should campaign to again seek membership of the trade bloc. It comes after London [mayor](https://www.the-independent.com/topic/mayor) [Sadiq Khan](https://www.the-independent.com/topic/sadiq-khan) earlier this month argued his party should commit to rejoining the bloc in its next election manifesto, claiming that a return to the EU is “inevitable”. Asked about the mayor’s remarks, Welsh first minister Eluned Morgan said she was an “absolute Euro-enthusiast”. Meanwhile, health secretary [Wes Streeting](https://www.the-independent.com/topic/wes-streeting) in December suggested he favours the idea of a customs union with the bloc. But asked about the growing calls within Labour for the party to reopen the conversation on the EU, Mr Kyle told LBC Labour would not move to rejoin. ![Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan (PA)](https://static.the-independent.com/2026/03/24/09/0b9c902ce3dce8dabb807bd2584b4073Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzc0NDMwMjUw-2.83189871.jpg) open image in gallery Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan (PA) “I think right now we have the policy that is right for the moment we’re in: make sure we have the reset, that we explore all the opportunities we have with the EU, with the US, and also looking at the additional trade deals we’ve got around the world,” the business secretary said. “Rather than plunging ourselves into a very long, protracted debate about rejoining we need to be looking at all of the incredible opportunities there are out there for partnerships around the world, both multilaterally and bilaterally, country-to-country.” Mr Kyle said he wanted to “focus on those deals that will deliver short-term, immediate growth into our economy”, like the US tech deal, which he said unlocked 300 billion US dollars worth of trade. He added: “This is what I’m really, really focused on. And when it comes to the EU, we will rebuild, we are rebuilding the relationship, and we’re very open-minded about the alignment that will bring benefits to both EU countries and the UK.” Though Mr Kyle is the latest senior government figure to slap down suggestions of rejoining the EU, ministers are seeking to work more closely with the bloc. ![The Chancellor is seeking closer alignment in key areas (PA)](https://static.the-independent.com/2026/03/24/09/7b76f6aa34e3301043d30fc1bc032746Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzc0NDMwMjc4-2.83915952.jpg) open image in gallery The Chancellor is seeking closer alignment in key areas (PA) [Sir Keir Starmer](https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/politics/trump-starmer-streeting-venezuela-greenland-b2895166.html) is preparing a bill which would hand ministers powers to bring the UK into alignment with EU law, in an attempt to reduce paperwork and [boost growth](https://www.the-independent.com/news/business/rachel-reeves-spring-statement-chancellor-government-mps-b2894767.html) in Britain. The bill, which will be brought forward this year as part of No 10’s plan for a [Brexit “reset”](https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/politics/wes-streeting-customs-union-eu-uk-brexit-starmer-b2888850.html), would give ministers overarching powers to [bring the UK in line with EU law](https://www.the-independent.com/bulletin/news/brexit-starmer-eu-europe-plan-b2894288.html) in certain areas, such as food standards, animal welfare and pesticide use – a process known as [dynamic alignment.](https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/politics/brexit-eu-uk-peter-mandelson-b2759049.html) Meanwhile, chancellor Rachel Reeves has admitted that Brexit has not been good for Britain. She warned that the UK risks being “stranded” between rival trading blocs unless it forged closer ties with Brussels, and said the UK’s fate as a country was “inescapably bound with that of Europe”. As the country battles [flatlining economic growth](https://www.the-independent.com/voices/rachel-reeves-zero-growth-starmer-sack-chancellor-b2937963.html) and ongoing fears over the cost of living, Ms Reeves argued that closer ties with the EU is the [“biggest prize” economically.](https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/politics/brexit-rachel-reeves-economy-eu-b2938513.html) The UK and EU plan to meet in the summer to agree deals on shared food standards, carbon emissions, and youth mobility, as part of the government’s attempted “reset” with Brussels. 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Readable Markdown	The [business and trade secretary](https://www.the-independent.com/topic/business) has slapped down suggestions that [Labour](https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home-news/keir-starmer-anas-sarwar-prime-minister-peter-mandelson-jeffrey-epstein-b2944391.html "Few people were as close as myself and Starmer in politics – Sarwar") should campaign to rejoin the [European Union](https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home-news/sadiq-khan-labour-wes-streeting-business-mayor-b2944380.html "UK should not plunge into protracted debate on rejoining EU – Peter Kyle"), arguing that Britain should not be “plunging ourselves into a very long, protracted debate” about undoing [Brexit](https://www.the-independent.com/bulletin/news/brexit-sadiq-khan-eu-labour-b2941761.html "UK rejoining EU is ‘inevitable’, says Sadiq Khan"). Peter Kyle appeared to bat away calls from senior [Labour](https://www.the-independent.com/topic/labour) figures that the party should campaign to again seek membership of the trade bloc. It comes after London [mayor](https://www.the-independent.com/topic/mayor) [Sadiq Khan](https://www.the-independent.com/topic/sadiq-khan) earlier this month argued his party should commit to rejoining the bloc in its next election manifesto, claiming that a return to the EU is “inevitable”. Asked about the mayor’s remarks, Welsh first minister Eluned Morgan said she was an “absolute Euro-enthusiast”. Meanwhile, health secretary [Wes Streeting](https://www.the-independent.com/topic/wes-streeting) in December suggested he favours the idea of a customs union with the bloc. But asked about the growing calls within Labour for the party to reopen the conversation on the EU, Mr Kyle told LBC Labour would not move to rejoin. ![Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan (PA)](https://static.the-independent.com/2026/03/24/09/0b9c902ce3dce8dabb807bd2584b4073Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzc0NDMwMjUw-2.83189871.jpg) Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan (PA) “I think right now we have the policy that is right for the moment we’re in: make sure we have the reset, that we explore all the opportunities we have with the EU, with the US, and also looking at the additional trade deals we’ve got around the world,” the business secretary said. “Rather than plunging ourselves into a very long, protracted debate about rejoining we need to be looking at all of the incredible opportunities there are out there for partnerships around the world, both multilaterally and bilaterally, country-to-country.” Mr Kyle said he wanted to “focus on those deals that will deliver short-term, immediate growth into our economy”, like the US tech deal, which he said unlocked 300 billion US dollars worth of trade. He added: “This is what I’m really, really focused on. And when it comes to the EU, we will rebuild, we are rebuilding the relationship, and we’re very open-minded about the alignment that will bring benefits to both EU countries and the UK.” Though Mr Kyle is the latest senior government figure to slap down suggestions of rejoining the EU, ministers are seeking to work more closely with the bloc. ![The Chancellor is seeking closer alignment in key areas (PA)](https://static.the-independent.com/2026/03/24/09/7b76f6aa34e3301043d30fc1bc032746Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzc0NDMwMjc4-2.83915952.jpg) The Chancellor is seeking closer alignment in key areas (PA) [Sir Keir Starmer](https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/politics/trump-starmer-streeting-venezuela-greenland-b2895166.html) is preparing a bill which would hand ministers powers to bring the UK into alignment with EU law, in an attempt to reduce paperwork and [boost growth](https://www.the-independent.com/news/business/rachel-reeves-spring-statement-chancellor-government-mps-b2894767.html) in Britain. The bill, which will be brought forward this year as part of No 10’s plan for a [Brexit “reset”](https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/politics/wes-streeting-customs-union-eu-uk-brexit-starmer-b2888850.html), would give ministers overarching powers to [bring the UK in line with EU law](https://www.the-independent.com/bulletin/news/brexit-starmer-eu-europe-plan-b2894288.html) in certain areas, such as food standards, animal welfare and pesticide use – a process known as [dynamic alignment.](https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/politics/brexit-eu-uk-peter-mandelson-b2759049.html) Meanwhile, chancellor Rachel Reeves has admitted that Brexit has not been good for Britain. She warned that the UK risks being “stranded” between rival trading blocs unless it forged closer ties with Brussels, and said the UK’s fate as a country was “inescapably bound with that of Europe”. As the country battles [flatlining economic growth](https://www.the-independent.com/voices/rachel-reeves-zero-growth-starmer-sack-chancellor-b2937963.html) and ongoing fears over the cost of living, Ms Reeves argued that closer ties with the EU is the [“biggest prize” economically.](https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/politics/brexit-rachel-reeves-economy-eu-b2938513.html) The UK and EU plan to meet in the summer to agree deals on shared food standards, carbon emissions, and youth mobility, as part of the government’s attempted “reset” with Brussels. There have been some suggestions from those involved in negotiations that a carve-out on cheaper tuition fees for EU students could prove a sticking point in the youth mobility deal.
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