UK leaves EU but can't strike new trade dealsGlossaryFTPA confidence vote Under the Fixed-term Parliaments Act the government falls MPs pass a motion of no confidence. If no new government is formed after 14 days, there is an electionGovernment of national unity A cross-party government could form to secure a Norway-style deal, a permanent customs union or a referendum. Unlikely but not impossibleNorway-style deal Staying in the single market with an additional customs deal to solve the Irish border issuePermanent customs union Keep May’s deal plus a permanent customs agreement. Ends free movement but could split the Tory party48 letters The threshold required to trigger a vote of confidence in May’s party leadership

Source: The Times December 06, 2018 12:40 UTC