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Petition · past parliament

The UK stays in the customs union as part of the Brexit process.

Closed 50 signatures

What the petition asks

The UK is a trading nation and free movement of our goods within the EU is critical. Being a member does not prevent the UK from trading with other countries - we do so now. It simply means that tariffs have to be paid in certain circumstances. It would also solve the Ireland impasse at stroke.
Most MPs support the customs union being retained but Brexiteers want it removed in order to enable this country to negotiate trade deals with other countries. Not having a trade deal does not prevent members of the union from trading with other countries. Germany for example trades a great deal with China as we do with the USA. Tariffs have to be paid in some circumstances but that does not stop trading.

Timeline

13 Dec 2017 Petition opened for signatures
13 Jun 2018 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 50
Status Closed
Opened 13 Dec 2017
Closed 13 Jun 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.