1. "We should be able to set tariffs."
A. This is nothing but a platitude, and a pre-emptive argument against a customs union, which imposes a common external tariff.
In truth, we trade globally through the EU, and play an important role in deciding what tariffs the EU sets.
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A. This is nothing but a platitude, and a pre-emptive argument against a customs union, which imposes a common external tariff.
In truth, we trade globally through the EU, and play an important role in deciding what tariffs the EU sets.
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Is this complete autonomy? No. But in the real world, complete tariff autonomy does not exist. Our trading partners will also want a say in the level of our mutual tariffs. And if we trade through the WTO, we will of course have to follow THEIR tariff rules.
2. "We should be able to make our own laws."
A. Another platitude. At the moment, we are a member of the EU. We help to write its rules. Therefore the EU's rules ARE our rules. If we don't like a rule, we can opt out of it or use our veto.
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A. Another platitude. At the moment, we are a member of the EU. We help to write its rules. Therefore the EU's rules ARE our rules. If we don't like a rule, we can opt out of it or use our veto.
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Also, the whole idea of complete legal autonomy is delusional when it comes to trade. When countries trade, they draw up a trade agreement. This will include rules that we don't necessarily want, but the other side does. Rules which will be enforced by an independent authority.
3. "We need to plan for global trading."
A. What this actually means is we need a NEW plan for global trading to replace the excellent plan we already have. In short, we already trade globally through the EU. As does the world champion exporter Germany.
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A. What this actually means is we need a NEW plan for global trading to replace the excellent plan we already have. In short, we already trade globally through the EU. As does the world champion exporter Germany.
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We enjoy over 750 iternational trade deals and treaties through the EU. And the single market, in particular, is tailor made to suit our needs. Leaving the single market will severely impact both our services industry and our position on the EU manufacturing supply chain.
4. "We should start trade talks before we leave the EU."
A. This is nonsense, and is understandably against EU rules. No company in the world would allow a partner to negotiate independently with a competitor for personal gain while still sitting in on board meetings.
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A. This is nonsense, and is understandably against EU rules. No company in the world would allow a partner to negotiate independently with a competitor for personal gain while still sitting in on board meetings.
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However, there would be nothing at all to stop the UK negotiating with whoever it wanted to AFTER Brexit, and DURING a transition period.
That, after all, is what a transition period is for.
That, after all, is what a transition period is for.
5. "We should negotiate as an equal, not be cowed by EU rules."
A. This is a particularly misguided statement. We WERE an equal partner in the EU before triggering Article 50. In fact, some would even say we were a more privileged partner than others.
Indeed, we even ...
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A. This is a particularly misguided statement. We WERE an equal partner in the EU before triggering Article 50. In fact, some would even say we were a more privileged partner than others.
Indeed, we even ...
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... co-wrote the rules that Rees-Mogg is complaining about.
However, Brexit has diminished our position. And once we leave, we will only be a single nation, while the EU will be a union of 27 nations, with 31 inside the Single Market, and 3 in the G7.
We will not be its "equal".
However, Brexit has diminished our position. And once we leave, we will only be a single nation, while the EU will be a union of 27 nations, with 31 inside the Single Market, and 3 in the G7.
We will not be its "equal".
6. "We can't let Remainers use implementation period to delay Brexit."
A. This is a monumentally dishonest statement. We cannot enter an implementation period until AFTER we have left the EU. So what Rees-Mogg really means is that he wants a cliff-edge Brexit at any cost.
A. This is a monumentally dishonest statement. We cannot enter an implementation period until AFTER we have left the EU. So what Rees-Mogg really means is that he wants a cliff-edge Brexit at any cost.
In conclusion:
It seems that the well being of the UK is utterly irrelevant to Rees-Mogg. He does not want an ordered Brexit. He desires chaos. He wants antagonism, resentment and hardship for the UK. His demands are a sales pitch for disaster capitalism, and nothing more.
#FBPE
It seems that the well being of the UK is utterly irrelevant to Rees-Mogg. He does not want an ordered Brexit. He desires chaos. He wants antagonism, resentment and hardship for the UK. His demands are a sales pitch for disaster capitalism, and nothing more.
#FBPE
