What May's Brexit Fudge Means for Business: More Uncertainty

  • Plan would see whole U.K. stay in EU customs regime for now
  • Proposal undermines May’s pledge business will only adapt once
Former U.K. Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls on Brexit Negotiations
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As Brexit talks edge toward a compromise, the fudged deal that’s taking shape risks bringing years of uncertainty to business.

Negotiators have made progress toward a deal on the thorny issue of the Irish border. But an agreement on that specific matter has wider implications for the whole U.K.’s relationship with the bloc.