In dispute over a possible customs union with EU after Brexit, Prime minister Theresa May faces opposition from her own ranks. About 60 European skeptics of Conservative Party sent may a 30-page report, citing several British media. In this, y accuse head of Government of representing a position in which Britain, after Brexit, effectively remained in EU customs Union and European single market. That would mean that Britain would not be able to conclude any new trade agreements with or countries, Brexit hardliners criticize.

According to a report by The Telegraph, Group of Deputies, called European Research Group (ERG), writes that it would lead to a collapse of government if it were to take on a customs partnership with EU. Since election last June, May has ruled only by a small majority in Parliament and is refore dependent on support of as many politicians as possible from ir party.

The British government willnach Brexit from customs union and EU internal market, but keep border controls as low as possible. The exact implementation of this plan is controversial – and, after a possible agreement within British Conservatives, it must also be negotiated with EU.

In coming weeks and months, amendments of Withdrawal Act, Withdrawal bill, will have to be debated and confirmed in British Commons. There, however, re is now a majority, which is to remain in EU customs union after Brexit. Most recently, more and more conservatives have known about this position. Thus, May is not only under pressure from Brexit-hardliners of ERG, but also by Pragmatikerinnen and pragmatists in ir party.

A customs partnership could avoid border controls

The Government has not yet established a specific proposal on relationship with EU customs union. This Wednesday, may minister, who was involved with Brexit, wanted to talk about it. However, re are already several possible positions to be discussed by government. One of m is establishment of a customs partnership with EU. The ERG argues against this proposal.

Such a partnership would avoid border controls between UK and EU after Brexit. British officials should refore collect customs duties for EU when goods arrive in UK destined for EU. Only goods destined for United Kingdom would be subject to custom duties. The Brexit-hardliners reject this proposal and instead demand technischeLösungen for customs controls between UK and EU. The EU has so far rejected both proposals.

The ERG leader, Jacob Rees-Mogg, rejected accusation that he was making threats to May. At same time, he said that proposal to discuss may with its Brexit cabinet on Wednesday was unacceptable.

Date Of Update: 03 May 2018, 12:02