#regulatory-alignment

#regulatory-alignment

Deeper alignment with the EU offers the UK major economic and security benefits while maintaining distance from the single market, customs union and free movement.

Keir Starmer plans a bill enabling regulatory alignment with the EU across agrifoods and electricity deals, granting ministers powers to align standards and face battles.

UK to start negotiations linking to the EU carbon trading scheme and cutting food border checks, with potential payments and partial regulatory alignment.