British government adopts plan for a free trade zone with the EU

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This plan, to which the EU still has to negotiate, aims to establish common rules for the free trade of industrial and agricultural products of the EU, said in a statement issued by British Prime Minister Teresa Mey after a 12-hour government meeting. The final rule for the inclusion of these provisions in the UK law will be the parliament, which may also not be allowed.

Common rules for free trade in industrial and agricultural products would mean that Britain should comply with EU standards. The statement says the government has supported a "new business-friendly customs model" that would allow Britain to establish a "common customs territory" with the EU. According to the government plan, this plan will allow Britain, after leaving the EU, to maintain a barrier-free trade in the bloc, avoid customs controls at the border with the United States. Ireland and arrest people without charge. movement between the EU and the UK and terminate the jurisdiction of the EU Court in the UK

However, it is planned to develop a "framework for mobility". so that British citizens can go to the EU. but EU citizens – in Britain and apply to study and work. The UK courts, in turn, would take into account the decisions of the European Court of Justice that would apply to areas where the common rules would apply.

Before the government meeting, several ministers, including Foreign Minister Boris Johnson, could oppose the plan and resign.

"Today, in a detailed discussion, the Cabinet has adopted our common position on the future of our talks with the EU," says the statement of the Prime Minister

"The next week we will issue a document describing how we will regain control

The government aims to reach an agreement on the terms of withdrawal by October, but it is also necessary to prepare the agreement for that the agreement with the EU is not concluded.

The United Kingdom will withdraw from the EU on March 29. At a referendum in the United Kingdom of June , 51.89% participated You voted for the withdrawal of the bloc.