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Originally Posted by Damien
I don't think the interim agreement does allow freedom of movement?
Also it treats NI differently only if we have no deal at the end of the interim period. It's 'the backstop' to ensure no border is required if we haven't come to some other arrangement.
This is always going to be the case with any other arrangement including a prospective trade deal with the US. Part of these agreements including converging regulation to make trade easier. Parliament's say in that is when they vote for the overall package.
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But a large section of the draft agreement - Part Two - is dedicated to the rights of EU citizens to live in the UK, and UK citizens to live in the EU. The UK will "take back control" of migration from the EU, but it will happen slowly.
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The following 2 stances are incompatible with each other.
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The bottom line of both parties is included early on.
Anything that is negotiated must be consistent with the EU's four freedoms - the free movement of goods, services, capital and people.
And nothing will be agreed that threatens the sovereignty of the United Kingdom.
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