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Originally Posted by jfman
Baby steps works because it removes the cliff edge which is at present galvanising the opponents of Brexit. Get a deal and end freedom of movement now.
A future Government will be better placed to renegotiate trade agreements than this one which is tied to the whims of the ERG/DUP.
The backstop is why we need a proper customs union with exit rights. Move the Northen Ireland problem to when we have a Government that’s not relying on NI votes.
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BIG problems with a "baby steps" approach.
1) It would be one step forward to Brexit and 2 steps forwards firmly to Remain in the future. Brexit must not be allowed to be reversed as easily as it would be.
2) Still no mechanism for ending whatever arrangement.
3) Wouldn't solve the delays at Customs. Doesn't currently solve it for the EU-Turkey Customs union.
4) Everything would be set by the EU, with us having no say whatsoever. Not that we have much of a say as it is.
With the backstop we have NO exit rights. Only what the EU allows us to have, and that would inevitably be remaining in a Customs Union against our will. Why shouldn't the DUP object to NI being treated differently.