EU would FORCE Britain to take in 'refugees' if Labour overturns Brexit

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Britain would be forced to accept the European Union's refugee quota if Labour rejoins the bloc.Before Brexit, the UK was allowed to opt out of the EU's asylum policy.But now, sources have indicated rejoining the union would require the acceptance of all EU "acquis communautaire" - the complete body of common rights, obligations and legal framework by which which member states abide.Post-Brexit rules enforce quotas of relocated refugees, and governments which refuse to accept them are penalised by as much as £17,500 per person.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Fresh fears were raised over rejoining the EU when Labour leadership hopeful Wes Streeting claimed leaving the bloc was a "catastrophic mistake".He has said he would seek a "new mandate" for reversing the will of the people in 2016 as he laid out his desire to stand in a looming Labour leadership battle.Asked if Britain would have to accept the migration pact, an EU diplomat told The Telegraph: "They could opt for the...

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