This quote is a good summary of the article:
It is time to rebuild meaningful working and trading relations with Europe. This does not have to mean rejoining the EU. But it does mean recognising where our security and our prosperity both lie.
Thoughts?
Labour isn’t willing to lose 30-40% of it’s voters. Cold hard truth. This they will never countenance rejoin on any level.
Closer “defence” arrangements is as far as they will go.
You’re probably right. Things like joining the customs union probably won’t happen until at least the next government in 2029.