Thread: Brexit discussion
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Old 12-02-2018, 22:04   #2036
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Re: Brexit discussion
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Originally Posted by jonbxx View Post
Well that’s where a customs union but obviously not ‘the’ customs union comes in. Solves a tiny aspect of international trade I raised as an example of trading friction and a big aspect of the Northern Ireland issue.

However.... This will be the governments toughest sales job ever both to members of their own party and the general public.
That customs union or customs agreement will presumably mean that the UK can't negotiate its own trade deals. Which Old Boy, Rees-Mogg, et al will need a lot of convincing on despite the detailed insight you have shared with us.
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