Quote: bren2k "If THE customs unions and single market is the starting position - there is nothing to stop the final deal being A customs union and 'close alignment' to the SM; it still avoids the backstop, and is a better situation both for the EU migrants that facts have shown we need and benefit from, and UK citizens who live and work in the EU.
You're right that the sticking point is trade deals with other countries under that arrangement; the EU have been flexible in the cases of Turkey and some other countries, but I guess the argument would be about the UK having a "say" in trade deals - exactly what a "say" would mean in legal and political terms, would need to be hashed out as part of a negotiation.'"
I would agree that if possible it would be a good starting position and to then see how close wee can come to that, but most of the voters must have known that the customs union was a non starter when they voted. But we would need to be involved in the discussions once we leave
I also agree with you that many of the EU migrants have contributed to the economy and their rights should be protected and that is as you say is a fact. However, there are many more coming into the country thinking that the streets are paved with gold just like we did or still do about London
, I know I said it in an earlier post but we need to end Freedom of movement imo anybody who comes to this country should be coming to work. Going back to a point you mentioned in a previous post re getting back to financing schools, health service, housing etc, If we invite people to come, work and live in this country we should also fund the infrastructure. I disagree with the Tory policy that we should try and get immigration down to the 10s of thousands, if we need £100,000 then that's what it is.
