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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


UK Relations with EU

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 10 June 2026, to Question 4168, on UK Relations with the EU, whether the red line policy position not to return to the Single Market (a) entails not joining the EU Single Market in full or in part, or (b) only relates to not re-joining the EU Single Market in full.

Answer

The Government's position is clear that there will be no return to the Single Market, Customs Union, or freedom of movement. But this government is committed to reducing barriers to trade and cutting red tape to drive economic growth. This is why we’re negotiating a food and drink agreement, an electricity agreement and linking our Emissions Trading Schemes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10645
Session
2026-27
Related items
UK Relations with EU
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
UK Trade with EU
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
UK relations with EU
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