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John Major blasted after call to rejoin customs union

Scottish Daily Express

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June 27, 2025

FORMER Prime Minister Sir John Major has sparked fury after calling for Britain to rejoin the EU customs union and the single market.

- By David Williamson Chief Political Commentator

John Major blasted after call to rejoin customs union

The former Conservative leader called the benefits of Brexit as “elusive as Lord Lucan” during a speech.

Sir John who fought fierce battles with Tory eurosceptics when in power said: “The only Brexit ‘freedom’ I’ve yet seen is the freedom to be poorer.”

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