Norway plus

It isn’t fully specified. Parts are not deliverable. And if it ever came to pass, it would turn us into rule-takers on a massive scale.

These “soft” options have a lot in common but also important differences. Neither is deliverable and both are worse than staying in EU.

Common Market 2.0 is same as rejected Norway model. It can’t revive our 1973 membership terms, nor can Brexiters or pro-Europeans accept it.

When MPs return in January they must break the deadlock and get behind the only way out of this Brexit mess: a People’s Vote.

“Norway Plus” is very similar to EU deal being done with micro-state: the fullest rule-taking with no voice. It’s an absurd solution for UK.

He doesn’t want May’s deal or no deal. He wants a unicorn. Same goes for PM’s other rivals. Only viable option is People’s Vote.

Snake oil salespeople pushing “Norway Plus” on theory that it will save money aren’t being straight with the public.

For “Norway Plus” to pass Commons it needs Labour MPs. That might have happened before. Now majority backs People’s Vote.

Some MPs are tempted by EEA route out of Brexit mess. It won’t get Labour’s backing. Better not to waste time and support People’s Vote now.

No patriot could back the honest form. And no honest politician could back the sneaky one.

Warm words from Norway’s PM shouldn’t be taken at face value. EEA members will resist Brexit Britain’s advances if they don’t look genuine.

Oliver Letwin is latest Tory to push a Norway-style Brexit. That’s tricky to pull off, would be expensive and turn us into rule-taker.