UK's Corbyn: As PM, would go back to EU and ask them to seriously consider a customs union

Opposition Labour Party's leader and one of the candidates to replace Prime Minister Theresa May, Jermy Corbyn, crossed the wires recently saying that as the PM he would go back to the EU and ask them to "seriously consider a customs union and a trade relationship with the UK."

Key quotes (via Reuters)

• Had a positive discussion with Irish PM.
• If an agreement gets through parliament then it should go to a public vote.
• We don't back a re-run of 2016 referendum.
• There has to be a process to prevent no-deal Brexit.
• Our priority is an election.
• The public deserves the right to elect a new government.
• Crashing out without a deal will put Northern Ireland peace deal into question.
• There is a real danger of a no deal Brexit.
• Will do everything we can to prevent a no deal Brexit.
• No deal is very dangerous which would lead to a loss of jobs and trade.