Brexit has some benefits, No 10 says on anniversary

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11 hours ago Becky Morton Political reporter The prime minister believes Brexit has had some benefits, Downing Street has said on the fifth anniversary of the UK leaving the European Union.
However, he said Sir Keir Starmer also wanted “to make Brexit work better for the British people” and strengthen relations with Europe.
Asked what benefits Brexit had brought, he said the UK was “no longer bound by EU procurement rules”.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called Brexit “the greatest vote of confidence in our country”, but said there was “still a lot more to do”.
The Tory peer argued the current Brexit deal was working well and it was not necessary to start “tearing bits of it up again”.

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Becky Morton. .

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Downing Street has stated on the fifth anniversary of the UK’s exit from the European Union that the prime minister thinks Brexit has had some positive effects.

Freedom from EU rules, according to a No 10 spokesperson, contributes to the UK becoming a more competitive financial center.

He did, however, add that Sir Keir Starmer also aimed “to make Brexit work better for the British people” and improve ties with Europe.

The government is “determined to dismantle Brexit and drag us back into the EU’s grasp,” the Conservatives said.

However, the Tories’ Brexit agreement was criticized by the Liberal Democrats as “an utter disaster for our country” and they demanded tighter ties with the EU.

At 11:00 GMT, or midnight in Brussels, on January 31, 2020, three and a half years after the 2016 referendum, the UK formally exited the EU.

There have been no official events to commemorate the anniversary, and the government has marked it with little fanfare.

Downing Street stated that the government was “very much looking forward” to the anniversary when asked why the prime minister had not made any specific announcements.

It is in the UK’s national interest to have a more cooperative relationship with the EU, and we know we can do better to make Brexit work for the British people,” a spokesperson for Number 10 stated.

As our closest neighbor and biggest trading partner, they will be crucial in assisting us in addressing persistent security threats, which is why we are extending our cooperation with the EU. “,”.

“No longer bound by EU procurement rules” was his response when asked about the advantages of Brexit for the UK.

“That is a huge advantage for us, and we have the flexibility to modify our financial services laws to better fit the UK market environment, which has increased London’s competitiveness as a financial center,” he continued.

The former supporter of a second referendum and supporter of staying in the EU, Sir Keir, has pledged to “reset” relations with the 27-nation bloc and negotiate a better deal with it since taking office.

He has emphasized, though, that the UK will not be reentering the EU or the single market, which permits people, products, and services to flow freely between member states that also adhere to many of the same laws and regulations.

Additionally, the government has promised that the UK will not re-join the customs union, which is an agreement among EU nations to refrain from imposing tariffs on goods originating from outside the bloc.

Before attending a gathering of EU leaders in Brussels on Monday, Sir Keir will host German Chancellor Olaf Scholz over the weekend.

Brexit was referred to as “the greatest vote of confidence in our country” by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, but he added that there was “still a lot more to do.”.

According to her, a trade agreement with the US would be a “Brexit opportunity we need to take.”.

One of the leading proponents of Brexit, Nigel Farage, acknowledged that many of the people who voted to leave would say “it’s been a huge disappointment,” but he said the campaign had been successful both constitutionally and in terms of foreign policy.

The leader of Reform UK said that although a large number of people voted for Brexit in order to reduce immigration, the numbers had increased, which he attributed to the previous Conservative administration.

He denied that the people had been misinformed about the advantages of Brexit and asserted that immigration would have decreased under his leadership.

With regulations on food standards and other matters set in Brussels, Sir Keir sought to “inch us back into the orbit [of the bloc] by stealth,” according to former chief Brexit negotiator Lord Frost on BBC Radio 4’s Broadcasting House.

The peer from the Tory party contended that the current Brexit agreement was functioning effectively and that “tearing bits of it up again” was not necessary.

During the anniversary, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey reiterated his demand for a customs union agreement between the UK and the EU, claiming that it would “unlock growth, demonstrate British leadership, and give us the best possible hand to play against President Trump.”.

Young people would find it easier to study and work in the EU if the UK re-joined the customs union and agreed to a youth mobility program with the bloc, according to Green MP Ellie Chowns.

Her party would pursue “a policy to re-join as soon as the political will is present,” she added, adding that “full membership of the EU remains the best option for the UK.”.

The entire interview with Lord Frost will air on BBC Radio 4’s Broadcasting House on Sunday starting at 9:00 GMT.

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