Barry Gardiner, the shadow trade secretary, has described the Good Friday agreement as a shibboleth that was being “played up” in the Brexit negotiations for economic rather than political reasons. We would continue to have unfettered access to EU trade, but the pledge to “take back control” of laws, borders and money would not have been fulfilled. The Canada deal A comprehensive trade deal like the one handed to Canada would help British traders, as it would lower or eliminate tariffs. It would leave Britain free to forge new trade deals with other nations. No deal Britain leaves with no trade deal, meaning that all trade is governed by World Trade Organization rules.

Source: The Guardian April 09, 2018 18:49 UTC