‘Norway’ Brexit rebrand is ‘Back to the Future’ fantasy...
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.
What about the ‘Andorra model’ for Brexit Britain?
“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.
‘Norway Plus’ could mean paying as much to EU as today
Snake oil salespeople pushing “Norway Plus” on theory that it will save money aren’t being straight with the public.
Tories won’t get numbers in Parliament for ‘Norway’ Brexit...
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.
Brexiters can’t hoodwink Oslo into buying ‘Norway Plus’...
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.
‘Norway Plus’ plan is another Brexit blind alley
MPs toying with Nick Boles’ hopeless EFTA plan need to wise up fast. We can’t afford to waste more time. Only solution is People’s Vote.
Brexit Trade Bill is ill-defined power grab
Liam Fox plays down “continuity” legislation as way to “guarantee stability”. It’s broader than that, and Parliament needs a say.
May consigns UK to slow lane by burying her head in sand
PM is irresponsible in failing to discuss with Cabinet colleagues what type of Brexit we should have. This is not how to run a country.
Gove’s farm and fish plan would torpedo transition
Environment secretary wants to quit CAP and CFP in 2019. That would mean bringing back customs controls. Big problem for Northern Ireland.
UK will struggle to get status quo on security post Brexit
PM’s goal of keeping things much as they are is good. But it won’t come easy. One also wonders why we’re quitting EU if this is our goal.
UK heading for second-class science deal
Government half accepts we’ll end with worse deal on science than we currently have. This is crying shame since we're now a leader.
Weekly round-up: Invisible border, A-levels, Belgian beer
InFacts looks back at all the Brexit developments in the week from August 12 to 18.