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A quick reminder of the hurdles the Alternative Arrangements working group have to clear:
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Agreement within the group itself about one or more courses of action to replace the backstop
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Agreement by CON (including May, Cabinet and backbench) on those courses
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Agreement with DUP about these
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Agreement by EU (COM and member states) to even discuss such options
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Agreement by UK gvt and COM on a revised text, which EU27 will have to sign off on
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(that includes a separate agreement on an extension to Art.50 too, probably, which is by unanimity)
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Agreement by the Commons on a new Meaningful Vote
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Agreement on the (updated) implementation bill (so both Commons and Lords)
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