IEA Director of Public Policy and Communications Matthew Lesh has been quoted in The Daily Express discussing the possibility of Britain more closely aligning with European Union rules under a Labour government.

Matthew said:

“Labour have indicated a preference to strengthen relations with the EU and reduce post-Brexit burdens on trade. But, as the EU have repeatedly signalled, the removal of barriers like customs checks will require closer alignment with EU rules. This could even mean so-called ‘dynamic alignment,’ meaning UK laws are updated to follow EU changes.

“This would be the worst of both worlds: the UK required to follow EU rules without any formal say in their creation. It could even mean the loss of any potential regulatory benefits of Brexit, like cresting a more hospitable environment for innovative new technologies.”

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