writing in the observer, kier starmer says...goods to flow freely across the eu. but it also restricts our ability to make independent trade deals. being inside the single market means goods and finance can move freely beteen member states, but so too can people. never mind talks between britain and brussels, as i understand it there has been tense negotiations within labour's ranks to clarify their position. what does abiding by eu rules actually mean? it would mean the continuation of free movement of labour, making it difficult to control eu migration. butjust how long would labour's transitional period actually last? here, the government is thinking in terms of two years. but we are not putting a time limit on it. we need to reach an arrangement which protects the long—term trade relationship between britian and europe and jobs in this country. jeremy corbyn was in the spotlight in edinburgh today talking about brexit. but, behind the scenes, some of his own mps want him to go further and commit to permanent single market mem