Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has highlighted the economic advantages enjoyed by countries with customs unions, as the government faces growing pressure to strengthen ties with the European Union , reports The Times. Lammy's comments come amidst a concerted effort by No. 10 to mend the fractured relationship with Brussels following Brexit.

Speaking candidly on the News Agents podcast , Lammy acknowledged that "leaving the European Union badly damaged our economy," emphasizing that closer economic ties have proven beneficial for other nations. While clarifying that rejoining the customs union is "not currently where we are," Lammy pointed to Turkey as an example of a country thriving under a partial customs union with the EU.

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