Govt: We can build valuable relationship with European Union
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Govt: We can build valuable relationship with European Union
Minister for EU Relations Nick Thomas-Symonds says the government can "build a valuable relationship with the European Union" without rejoining the single market or the customs union and without reopening freedom of movement.
Report by Brooksl.
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