London Mayor Sadiq Khan to say he can't ignore 'immense' Brexit damage

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan to say he can't ignore 'immense' Brexit damage
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The Labour mayor is expected to say the consequences of leaving the EU 'can't be airbrushed out of history'.

He will point to the economic effects of Brexit, and argue for a new approach to "sensibly and maturely mitigate the damage that's being inflicted".Downing Street said its position had not changed.

"Despite difficult global economic headwinds, UK-EU trade is rebounding, with recent data showing that UK trade to both EU and non-EU countries is above pre-Covid levels". "We need greater alignment with our European neighbours - a shift from this extreme, hard Brexit we have now to a workable version that serves our economy and people."

Like Mr Khan, Sir Keir campaigned for Remain in the 2016 referendum and later for a second referendum. Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out a return to the single market, because it would entail accepting the free movement of people as well as goods,

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