Brexit has not been good for Britain, Reeves says

"Brexit has not been good for Britain, Rachel Reeves has said, saying the UK must align more closely with the EU. The chancellor was unequivocal in her criticism of Britain's EU exit and said there is now an awful lot we can do to improve our trading relations. As Britain battles flatlining economic growth and ongoing fears over the cost of living, Ms Reeves argued that closer ties with the EU is the biggest prize economically."

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has made strong criticism of Brexit, stating it has not benefited Britain economically. She argues that closer alignment with the EU represents the biggest economic opportunity for the country, particularly as Britain faces stagnant economic growth and cost-of-living concerns. Reeves emphasizes the potential to improve trading relations with the EU. Her comments precede a major speech at the Mais lecture in London, where she plans to discuss EU ties, artificial intelligence, and regional growth. The government has intensified its Brexit criticism in recent months, attributing greater economic damage to the EU exit than previously acknowledged, partly to distinguish itself from Reform UK's position.

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