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Real event · economy · 2026-11-07

UK cannot 'cherry pick' EU single market deal, Barnier tells BBC

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UK cannot 'cherry pick' EU single market deal, Barnier tells BBC

The former Brexit negotiator says EU countries would reject any British attempts to follow economic rules "a la carte".

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EU's stance on single market negotiations is clear.

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