Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 October 2026. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Friday, 23 October 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
UK Relations with EU
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 13 October 2026, to Question 26939, on Elections: Reform, whether it is the Prime Minister’s policy position that the United Kingdom could re-join the European Union’s (a) customs union, (b) single market or (c) single currency without a referendum.
- Answer
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As the Prime Minister confirmed to the House on 12 October, the Government's red lines for this Parliament regarding a return to the EU Single Market and Customs Union remain in place. However, around the time of the next UK-EU Summit, the Prime Minister will lay out to the country the different options for Britain's long-term relationship with our European partners.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 35474
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Referendums UK relations with EU
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- 2026-10-23 09:25:45 +0100
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