Labour insiders deny rift over Brexit strategy, as Sir Keir Starmer tells concerned MPs to look to the future

The Labour leader used a speech at the Centre of Economic Reform to set out his five-step plan to “make Brexit work” – attacking Boris Johnson’s deal and attempting to set out his vision for what a UK out of the EU, and under a Labour government, would look like. ...In the speech, Sir Keir set out plans to “eliminate most border checks” through a new veterinary agreement for agri-products as well as introducing mutual recognition of professional qualifications.

He said he would “sort out the Northern Ireland Protocol” – arguing that “the solutions are there, the desire is there” – and prioritise security cooperation and working “hand in hand” with business to invest in British industry.