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The UK would have to agree on free movement like Norway and Switzerland to get the same deal, and that's the main thing they voted against. They never really ha
by jc80 10y ago
The UK would have to agree on free movement like Norway and Switzerland to get the same deal, and that's the main thing they voted against. They never really had it anyways, getting into the UK has always felt more like the US border crossing. Good riddance.
- reitanqild 10y ago> The UK would have to agree on free movement like Norway and Switzerland to get the same deal, and that's the main thing they voted against. I don't think that's the main thing they voted against rather than a percieved opaque, wasteful and possibly corrupt system. (I'm not sure but I'm afraid media cherry picked a bit to present the image of dumb xenophobic Leave supporters.)
- gjulianm 10y agoStill, they will end up subject to the same system if they want to maintain free trade and a certain freedom of movement. However, out of the EU they won't have representation and won't have a say in what laws and measures are passed.
- jc80 10y agoMy point is mainly that if the UK is even able to get, and agrees to a deal like Norway, they're in the exact same position they were before the brexit, only worse. Norway has to pay the EU, has accepted free travel and has to adhere to EU regulations. I don't see how this could be a "win" situation for the UK; it's just a downgrade of their status with the union.