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| 'Hard' Brexit Odds Fall Following Election | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 13 2017, 07:19 AM (12 Views) | |
| Webster | Jun 13 2017, 07:19 AM Post #1 |
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(The Guardian) Poll: Hard Brexit risk has fallen --As the dust settles from last week’s general election, economists are coming to the conclusion that Britain is less likely to exit the EU with a ‘hard Brexit’. That’s according to a new poll of City experts from Reuters, who say: The chances of Britain ending up outside the single market when Brexit talks are concluded have receded somewhat after last week’s election, although the pound might weaken further against other currencies, a Reuters poll of economists found. Around two-thirds of the economists polled this week, 33 out of 49, said the chance of a hard Brexit had receded somewhat. Three said it had receded significantly, while eight said there was no change. Five said it had increased somewhat and none said increased significantly. “The prime minister may have to change her stance and approach to Brexit following the election outcome,” said Nikesh Sawjani at Lloyds Banking Group. -Read more: https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-eu-poll-idUKKBN1940NB |
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| Webster | Jun 13 2017, 07:20 AM Post #2 |
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(The Guardian) Analysts at Royal Bank of Canada agree that last week’s election shock has changed the Brexit landscape. But they’re not sure, though, that Britain can maintain in the Single Market: Calls for a so-called ‘soft’ Brexit need to be weighed against the reality that both Labour and the Conservatives had manifesto commitments to take the UK out of the Single Market. In any case, it looks as though the existence of a minority government with less authority in the House of Commons is set to fuel expectations that the UK’s Brexit strategy could be modified in some way. During the campaign, Theresa May repeatedly said that “no deal was better than a bad deal”. But there are signs that this position is, well, softening. (Guardian co0rrespondents) Anushka Asthana and Jessica Elgot reported last night that: Senior insiders say one of the ideas actively being considered to win backing across parliament was “not to major” on the controversial “no deal is better than a bad deal” position taken by May before the election. Also under consideration is whether to exclude overseas students from the immigration numbers and even possibly to abandon the target to reduce immigration to the “tens of thousands”. Although nothing has been agreed, any softening of the position on immigration could maximise the chance of a closer economic relationship with the EU. |
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| Webster | Jun 13 2017, 07:25 AM Post #3 |
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(The Guardian) Barnier: Hurry up Britain! --City traders should also take note that Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, is running out of patience. Barnier has told the Financial Times that Britain risks crashing out of the EU in March 2019 without a deal on future relations if it “wastes” more time. Barnier pointed out that no progress has been made since Britain triggered Article 50 in March, saying: “Next week, it will be three months after the sending of the Article 50 letter. We haven’t negotiated, we haven’t progressed. Thus we must begin this negotiation. We are ready as soon as the UK itself is ready.” In a sign of exasperation, Barnier even pointed out that he can’t negotiate with himself! ![]() --As Barnier's impatience grows, saying no time to waste in Brexit talks, it's clear UK needs time & clear thinking. (Schona Jolly, 13 June 2017) |
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| Webster | Jun 13 2017, 07:26 AM Post #4 |
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--Michael Gove says the government should "proceed with the maximum possible consensus" and take account of Remain voters' concerns (BBC Radio 4, 13 June 2017) |
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