The government set out its position on Wednesday night before the prime minister began Brexit talks with party leaders. Those who support a permanent customs union include the Labour frontbench under Jeremy Corbyn and Tory backers of a Norway-style deal. “Getting a customs union would be extremely difficult. The justice secretary, David Gauke, said the government needed to show some flexibility but there were disadvantages to remaining in a customs union. Ken Clarke, the pro-remain Tory MP, urged May to consider a customs union.

Source: The Guardian January 16, 2019 18:57 UTC