Fact checks about the reported impacts of Brexit including imports, holidays, passports and the single market
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The Brexit withdrawal agreement outlines how we’ll leave the EU. The future trade agreement will outline how we trade with the EU after that. Read
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If the EU and UK don’t agree to extend the transition period or strike a new trade deal the backstop kicks in, under which Northern Ireland is treated differently to the rest of the UK. Read
Question Time on 25 October 2018 came from Barrow-in-Furness. Topics covered included Brexit, austerity, Trident and non-disclosure agreements. Read
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Labour wants to be outside the customs union and single market after Brexit, but with similar levels of access as to now. The EU would almost certainly reject this without significant re-negotiation. Read
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The “Irish backstop” is an insurance policy in UK-EU Brexit negotiations to ensure there is no hard border in Ireland. Read
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What could no deal mean for UK-EU airline and bus routes, and airport security checks? Read
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A number of new guidance documents came out today, and we’ve picked out just three things that could directly affect you. Read
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The government modelled the impact of different post-Brexit trade deals on the economy. They expect slower growth under each model, but the exact details remain unclear. Read
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More adults in Great Britain, but not a majority, are dissatisfied than satisfied with the Chequers deal according to one survey. Read
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