Whatever the final decision of the House of Commons huge congratulations are due to negotiators on both sides. The EU’s red lines regarding the border have been maintained while allowing for continued E-W links & a consent mechanism that no nationalist could reasonably object to
And to those tempted to vote against the deal because of the political declaration: there is a clear link there between the depth of the relationship and level playing field conditions, and an acknowledgment that the depth of the relationship could evolve in the future.
So everything remains possible, depending on what UK political opinion wants. There will be an internal UN debate about this going forward and things can change over time. If you want a deeper relationship then don’t vote Tory at the next general election.
But in the meantime there is now a chance to get an orderly withdrawal that would remove the possibility of a no deal Brexit and leaves the nature of the future relationship open.
