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I have a concern that this process is about sweeping away not just devolved competences but democratic accountability. The judgment about whether a form of divergence or a potential market barrier is acceptable should be a democratically accountable judgment.
The approach in Brussels takes into account the wishes of the UK Government to affirm clearly British independence and sovereignty, as well as taking into account geographical proximity and how interconnected the EU and the UK are after 46 years of successful UK membership of the EU.
However, the decision was taken in the UK in 2016. When people voted, they took account of the economic arguments, but they also took account of other arguments to do with sovereignty, control of laws and so on in coming to their decision.
However, the decision was taken in the UK in 2016. When people voted, they took account of the economic arguments, but they also took account of other arguments to do with sovereignty, control of laws and so on in coming to their decision.
However, there are a number of practical, resource and—most important—welfare considerations to take into account when using that type of approach, and there are constraints.