The UK plus EFTA would have a greater GDP than Germany. As one, we would be the largest economy in Europe.
As a split in the Conservative Party finally threatens for real, May must explain why and when she backed off mutual recognition.
Plus “due regard paid to EU case law in areas where the UK continues to apply a common rulebook”.
Even the 21-month implementation period could drive more boats out of business, and leave us ill-equipped to rebuild a long-suffering industry.
At each turn to date, they have decided that the best shouldn’t be the enemy of the good. Which suggests that they won’t vote against any heads of agreement – however imperfect.
Plus: The Whips need to get a grip. I greet the recovery of the pound. I fear for the future of our high streets.
To shut off consideration of realistic and achievable ways of supporting the Government’s Brexit objectives would be irresponsible.
MigrationWatch has suggested that those EU migrants with skills in short supply should be able to come to the UK for a time-limited period after Brexit.
If we are also out of CAP, CFP and direct ECJ jurisdiction, able to negotiate our own trade deals and in the Single Market, it might not be such a bad outcome after all.
Plus: the official measure of inflation should be changed; student funding requires reform; and the Chancellor must prepare for No Deal.
“Leaving the EU gives us a once in a lifetime opportunity to reform…how we care for our land, our rivers and our seas.”
A six-year move from referendum vote to full sovereignty, rather than a sudden ripping away of all ties, is surely what a successful departure looks like.
Have no doubt about it: we’re leaving. But if we want to put the country back together, we must now keep some perspective.