Barnier says closer EU access would require UK to follow single-market rules

Politics · First reported 7 Nov, 16:42 · Updated 17:22

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Michel Barnier says the UK could not choose only some single-market rules if it seeks closer alignment with the EU, including rules on free movement. Leo Varadkar also said the UK would be unlikely to regain its former EU budget rebate if it rejoined.

Barnier said closer UK access to the EU single market would require accepting its rules, including free movement of people.
The EU-UK summit is scheduled for November 20 in Brussels, with food and farming trade barriers, emissions trading and youth mobility among its stated subjects.
Varadkar said the UK would be unlikely to receive its former £5bn annual EU rebate if it rejoined.

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Key facts

Summit date and place: November 20 in Brussels
Barnier’s stated single-market conditions: Rules covering goods, services, capital and people
Rebate cited: £5bn annually; Varadkar said it would be unlikely to return if the UK rejoined