Starmer rules out joining customs union with EU, saying it would not be sensible to ‘unravel’ US trade deal – UK politics live

Starmer was responding to a question from Lib Dem leader Ed Davey at PMQs

Ed Davey, the Lib Dem leader, says the new US national security strategy is deeply concerning. He asks Starmer to tell Trump that any US interference in European democracy would be totally unacceptable.

Starmer says Europe is strong, based on its values of freedom and democracy.

Davey says he did not hear Starmer says he would stand up to Trump.

Turning to the customs union, he says he if keeps opposing the UK joining a customs union with the EU he will not be standing there in a year’s time.