Re: Brexit-Transitional Period Ends 31/12/20
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Originally Posted by papa smurf
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It was probably looked at by an army of civil servants who gave it the thumbs up but it turns out they were working for the EU.
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I know you think facts are irrelevant, but the WA was also reviewed and signed off by their Special Advisers (SpAds), who are political appointees to support the Ministers and PM.
It’s almost as if you’re trying to avoid the fact that Boris was responsible for promoting, and getting passed by ensuring all Tory MPs voted for, the WA Bill.
Blamestorming at it’s finest - It wasn’t Boris, he didn’t do it, he was on holiday when it didn’t happen... :D
As was reported at the time
https://www.theparliamentaryreview.c...awal-agreement
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While the majority of the new agreement was similar to May’s previous version, key differences were agreed, specifically concerning the Irish border and May’s proposed backstop.
Under Johnson’s deal, Northern Ireland will remain in the UK’s custom territory but will continue to adhere to EU rules surrounding tariffs and quotas to avoid a hard border being constructed on the island of Ireland.
In terms of the regulation of goods, Northern Ireland will remain aligned to EU rules. This means that while there will no need to check goods at the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland, it will add checks between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.
Moreover, Johnson agreed in principle to maintain the “level playing field” with the EU, meaning the UK will voluntarily agree to align itself with EU standards on the environment, tax and worker’s rights.
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