But the issue here is alternatives to the deal – and at least these two groups have their own in mind. It is based on Norway’s relationship with the EU, which is outside the bloc and the customs union but inside the single market. The temporary arrangement would remain in place until the EU and UK agreed a specific trade deal. Speaking in February this year, Jeremy Corbyn declared that Labour would seek a deal that “maintains the benefits of the single market and the customs union”. • Anand Menon is director of The UK in a Changing Europe and professor of European politics and foreign affairs at King’s College London

Source: The Guardian December 06, 2018 16:18 UTC