Today the Cabinet finally held its first discussion on what type of relationship the UK should have with the EU post-Brexit. The reason the discussion had been put off for so long is that it is potentially a toxic one – with strong feelings on both sides of the debate.
In recent weeks (or months, if you’re a regular Coffee House Shots listener) the two tribes in Cabinet have come to be known as the divergers and the aligners. The first camp – composed of the likes of Boris Johnson, Michael Gove and Gavin Williamson – think it’s vital that Britain is able to diverge from EU regulations in any trade deal. Meanwhile the aligners – comprised of figures such as Amber Rudd and Greg Clark – believe Britain ought to stay closely aligned to EU regulation in order to guarantee maximum market access.
The Prime Minister attempted to appeal to both sides at Cabinet today.
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