McDonnell: We’re not near what we want in Brexit talks

THERE has been no “significant shift” by the government in cross-party Brexit talks, John McDonnell has said.

The shadow chancellor (above) said Labour had not seen enough movement from ministers, especially on the issue of a customs union with the EU.

“We’re not near what we want,” he said.

Cabinet discussed the state of the talks earlier – they have been going on for weeks with little sign of progress.

Mr McDonnell insisted Labour had “compromised in some areas”.

He also criticised a letter from 13 former Tory cabinet ministers and Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the backbench 1922 Committee, to Theresa May, urging her not to agree a deal with Labour that includes a customs union.