UK PM May spokesman: UK will not be joining a customs union after Brexit

The UK Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman, in daily briefing to reporters, said that Britain will not be joining a customs union after Brexit

   •  Government position on customs arrangements remains as set out last summer
   •  Looking forward to constructive discussion with EU's Tusk this Thursday
   •  Will hold cabinet meeting on Thursday ahead of Friday's speech to EU

The comments came in response to the UK Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn's earlier comments to form a new and comprehensive UK-EU customers union to ensure tariff-free trade.