Martin Westlake
EU-UK free trade talks will open the way for a bigger debate on their long-term relationship, writes Martin Westlake. The EU will have to recognise the UKโs exceptional status and the UK will have to accept it cannot completely escape the pull of the EUโs internal market. What that means is a continued important role for the UK to play in Europe Read more
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