Details of the expected white paper
Free trade agreement with EU may take in elements of the current single market arrangements in certain areas
UK to leave single market and seek a customs arrangement
There will be separate legislation on areas such as customs
Business isn't calling to reverse the result but planning to make it a success
The above is some of the opening remarks in the paper from May and Davis.
The paper itself is focusing on 12 points.
- Providing certainty and clarity
- Taking control of our own laws
- Strengthening the Union
- Protecting our strong historic ties with Ireland and maintaining the Common Travel Area
- Controlling immigration
- The United Kingdom's exit from and new partnership with the European Union6. Securing rights for EU nationals in the UK and UK nationals in the EU
- Protecting workers' rights
- Ensuring free trade with European markets
- Securing new trade agreements with other countries
- Ensuring the United Kingdom remains the best place for science and innovation
- Cooperating in the fight against crime and terrorism
- Delivering a smooth, orderly exit from the EU
Should you wish, you can read the full paper here.
