Brexit is evidently back on the agenda after 13 Labour MPs voted in favour of the EU customs union.

Keir Starmer has been hit by a fresh Labour rebellion as MPs voted in favour of the UK rejoining the EU customs union.

In a major surprise, the House of Commons backed a Liberal Democrat bill calling for a return of the trading arrangement which ended after Brexit.

Although it is unlikely to ever become law, the result is a further sign that the political mood is shifting in favour of closer ties between Britain and the European Union.

Labour MPs had been told to abstain in the Commons vote on Tuesday afternoon, but 13 rebelled to support it.

The final result of 100-100, with deputy speaker Caroline Noakes using her casting vote to let the bill proceed.

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said it was “a historic victory” for his party.

He said: “Across the country, people are crying out for real change and a solution to the cost-of-living crisis.

“A customs........

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