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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

The simple answer is that the electorate voted to leave. That means we either leave with a deal with the EU which does not impact on our ability to forge new trade deals or we leave under WTO rules. That's how it works. No point in nit-picking, we just have to get on and do it.

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What exactly do you perceive to be wrong with the Chequers deal, or are you just relying on the reaction of the Brexiteers?

The only thing about it that bothers me is the 'common rulebook' because I can't make out if that would only apply to goods to and from the EU or whether it would apply to all trade that we do with other countries as well.

If the former, this is just like any comprehensive trade deal we might enter into with any country. If the latter, it is unacceptable.

I accept the analysis that we would be too closely tied as perpetual rule-takers and that the Brussels "I'm not allowed to say what" would continue then turning the screw. I also know that the customs plan won't fly because of the Commission's intransigence.


If we leave with a deal, it won't be bespoke unless they cave in, so Canada's deal, which is on offer as I understand matters, will have to do.