Barnier: EU would let Britain leave customs union after Brexit

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Barnier: EU would let Britain leave customs union after Brexit
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— Michel Barnier 4/5 EU commits to give UK the option to exit the Single Customs Territory unilaterally, while the other elements of the backstop must be maintained to avoid a hard border. UK will not be forced into customs union against its will.5/5 The EU will continue working intensively over the coming days to ensure that the UK leaves the EU with an agreement.However, the Democratic Unionist Party described the offer as a"non-starter".

Sky News senior Ireland correspondent David Blevins said DUP sources had criticised the offer as showing"no respect to the constitutional and economic integrity of the United Kingdom".DUP sources: Barnier offer shows “no respect to the constitutional and economic integrity of the United Kingdom. It’s a non-starter.”

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