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Originally Posted by 1andrew1
Let's not forget that they also said we could remain in the single market too, ie have our cake and eat it.
Most people I know were marginal about the EU and came down reluctantly on one side or the neither. Few were madly pro-EU and few were madly leaving. The saw the strengths and weaknesses of the EU but didn't want to do anything drastic.
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As you say, unlike a few extremists, there wasn't extreme hatred of the EU on the part of the vast majority of the country.
Most people are pragmatic and if there is a deal that favours retaining some of the previous arrangements and this is demonstrably in the best interests of the country then this is more than likely what will happen.
The PM need to resist the calls from the right wing zealots and keep an open mind ..
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Originally Posted by passingbat
Nope, we're out of the single market. Trying to negotiate a free trade deal. There is a difference.
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The EU is clearing delaying any trade deal talks until the terms of the divorce are agreed:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39453338
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The EU has outlined its strategy for Brexit negotiations, suggesting talks on a trade deal could begin once "sufficient progress" is made on a separation settlement with the UK.
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