Britain is proposing a move towards a"pared-down free trade agreement" to end the Brexit stalemate and get a deal done by the end of October, according to well-placed sources in Brussels.
During talks between British and Irish leaders Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar, moves were made towards turning the attention away from a wide-ranging withdrawal agreement, and instead towards a more straightforward free trade deal. While a free trade agreement will not resolve all of the issues that have dogged the existing UK proposals, insiders have said it is a"cleaner and more straightforward" approach that could form the foundation for a more wide-ranging deal.A free trade agreement between the UK and the EU would be likely to remove all tariffs on goods crossing between the two areas. However, it would not remove the need for all customs checks - a crucial sticking point in the talks so far.
There is encouragement at the positive reaction to talks today and think that Mr Varadkar's backing could be crucial in persuading other European leaders to support a deal.A number of EU nations - particularly those who will not suffer significant direct repercussions - have made it clear that, as an act of unity with another smaller nation, they will support a proposal if it is backed by the Irish prime minister.
The British team insist that they have made"significant, wide-ranging concessions" and believe that Michel Barnier's contention that UK proposals are not"legally operable" is incorrect.
easy easy..... Slow down... it's not going to happen by 31st Oct. It has the processes to go through ... Johnson wants to sound the big man so he gets a GE and wins on a slogan.... Brexit won't be done for another 20 yrs ..if we leave. .
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