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Nick Boles

Former Conservative minister and Labour adviser, Independent adviser

2 articles · 10 August 2026 to 21 August 2026

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Proposed a European Confederation linking single market access to UK defence commitments and nuclear deterrent extension
Drafted a proposal for UK single market re-entry linked to extending Britain's nuclear deterrent across Europe.

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Former Tory minister urges Burnham to trade nuclear umbrella for single market return

Nick Boles proposes a European Confederation offering UK single market access without free movement in exchange for 3.5 per cent defence spending and extended nuclear deterrent

Sofia Marchetti21 August 20269 min read

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UK seeks deeper EU ties under Burnham while holding Brexit red lines

Hamish Falconer, appointed last month as the prime minister's chief EU negotiator, says Britain wants a more ambitious partnership but rules out single market or customs union membership.

Marek Jankowski10 August 20268 min read

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