In my opinion, there are two huge blockages that needs to be unblocked in the very near future if we are to avoid a No Deal finale to the UK/EU negotiations.
These are....EU demands that ......
1- UK to accept free movement for EU citizens.
2-UK to accept EU rules of trade with the EU countries.
My solution - which MUST be a compromise is as follows -
1- Free movement - Agreed but the UK to reserve the right to cap numbers on EU Immigrants and the UK to be able to introduce Work Permits.
Immigration from the EU cannot be free movement unrestricted, unchecked offering EU immigrants Free Healthcare, Welfare Payments, Free Schooling.
Healthcare for example must be paid for by the Government of the Immigrants permanent address in the EU. Similarly, any Welfare Payments must be paid by the Immigrants country of birth.
2- Trade with the EU will be bound by Joint EU/UK rules BUT The UK will have the right to sign Trade bilateral and multi lateral deals with non EU countries across the world.
There will not be any tariffs between the UK and the EU.
As a result, everyone gains.
This solution will not please everyone but it is much better than a No Deal solution.
All other UK/EU partnerships should continue as present. For example....Academic research partnerships, European Airspace Agreements .
There must continue Free Movements actress Europe including the UK for Tourism, Short term Business Visitors, Cultural Exchange, Police and Anti Terrorism Data exchange and boa fide Students.
NATO defence and cooperation should remain in situ.
I think that my proposal is fair, reasonable and in the interests of the EU and UK.
Surely, it should be included in the options for settlement with the EU.
If not, and the Super Canadian Deal or World Trade Authorities Rules are rejected by the EU, then the EU will not get a £39Billions Divorce settlement - although the UK must honour commitments up to Leaving date March 2019.
If the EU negotiators reject all UK Options, then the UK Government must submit their Optional Proposals DIRECT to all 27 EU Countries.
If this fails, it is up to Parliament to decide what to do.
If we still have impasse, there is only one sensible final step......GENERAL ELECTION 2019.
Message to ALL Conservatives....
Do not be frightened by a General Election.
Conservatives WILL WIN.
What happens next......I DO NOT KNOW !
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