Politics Weekly UK Will the UK ever rejoin the EU?
Sep 12, 2025
Nick Thomas-Symonds, Labour MP for Tilvain and Minister for EU Relations, shares his insights on the aftermath of Brexit and the UK's evolving relationship with the European Union. He discusses Labour's strategic approach to EU ties and the importance of youth initiatives in rekindling connections. The conversation also delves into the challenges facing Labour, particularly with the Welsh elections and the party's leadership under Keir Starmer, highlighting the urgency for meaningful changes to win back public trust.
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Public Mood Favors Practical Reset
- Thomas-Symonds argues public mood wants to move past Brexit battles and build a closer UK-EU relationship for national interest.
- He links the common understanding to jobs, lower bills and stronger border security as tangible benefits.
Choose Dynamic Alignment To Cut Costs
- Do choose dynamic alignment selectively with high-standard jurisdictions to cut business costs and reduce export barriers.
- Implementing sanitary and phytosanitary alignment will remove burdens like export health certificates and reopen markets for British products.
No Single Fix For Channel Crossings
- The France pilot measures (intercepting boats and the one-in scheme) are part of a multi-pronged approach to illegal migration, not a single silver-bullet fix.
- Thomas-Symonds stresses these are bilateral deals with France that should proceed despite French political changes.