Commenting on Theresa May's 'Road to Brexit' speech, Julian Jessop,
Chief Economist at the Institute of Economic Affairs said: “The
Prime Minister’s speech was the right balance of clear principles,
hard facts, practical solutions, standing up to the EU, and
optimism. There is a lot of work ahead and many details still to be
sorted, but plenty to cheer. "The Government is right to aim for a
bespoke deal with the EU that respects the result of the referendum
and recognises the particular...Request free trial
Commenting on Theresa May's 'Road to Brexit' speech, Jessop, Chief Economist at the
Institute of Economic Affairs said:
“The Prime Minister’s speech was the right balance of clear
principles, hard facts, practical solutions, standing up to the EU,
and optimism. There is a lot of work ahead and many details still
to be sorted, but plenty to cheer.
"The Government is right to aim for a bespoke deal with the EU that
respects the result of the referendum and recognises the particular
characteristic of the UK, rather than simply copy an existing
model.
“The PM was also right to emphasise alternative solutions to the
Irish border questions that do not involve remaining in a customs
union with the EU. Regaining control of trade policy is one of the
most important prizes of Brexit and the opportunity to do so must
be seized.
“But there are concerns too. There is still a danger that the UK
remains too closely aligned with EU regulations. The UK needs to be
free to create a more open and dynamic economy, without being
shackled by the EU’s ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach."
