Saw this idea in a national newspaper. Thought it tongue-in-cheek, probably was, but seeing as the loopers are still pedddling fantasy exits, might as well consider all options.
It is hard to keep up, BJ promising again "under no circumstances" customs and border controls in Ireland, while simultaneously his Home Secretary Priti Patel, promising to "end the free movement of people once and for all" - direct quote.
So to the above proposal. Moving customs and border controls to the English/Scottish border would resolve alot of issues.
- It would end DUP demand that NI not be treated differently from rest of UK as they will be aligned with Scotland.
- The countries in the UK that voted Remain would remain in CU and SM, but simultaneously leave the EU as per the Withdrawal Agreement and the referendum result
- The countries in the UK that voted leave could have a clean break, or whatever arrangement that may be agreed upon during transition period.
Everyone happy.
It is hard to keep up, BJ promising again "under no circumstances" customs and border controls in Ireland, while simultaneously his Home Secretary Priti Patel, promising to "end the free movement of people once and for all" - direct quote.
So to the above proposal. Moving customs and border controls to the English/Scottish border would resolve alot of issues.
- It would end DUP demand that NI not be treated differently from rest of UK as they will be aligned with Scotland.
- The countries in the UK that voted Remain would remain in CU and SM, but simultaneously leave the EU as per the Withdrawal Agreement and the referendum result
- The countries in the UK that voted leave could have a clean break, or whatever arrangement that may be agreed upon during transition period.
Everyone happy.