Davey: PM must "drop his red line" on Customs Union as he meets EU leaders

EMBARGO: 22:30 Sunday 2 February

Commenting on Keir Starmer's trip to Brussels on Monday, where he will hold talks with EU leaders on defence and security, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said: 

"With an unpredictable and unreliable partner in the White House, it's right we show leadership with our European allies to make sure Russia cannot win and to ensure security, freedom and democracy across our continent.

"But as well as strengthening our cooperation on defence and security it's also in our national interest to bolster ties with our European neighbours on trade, which was so badly damaged by the Conservatives.

"That's why Liberal Democrats are calling on the Prime Minister to drop his red line and use today's meeting with EU leaders to fire the starting gun on agreeing a new customs union."

ENDS