Michel Barnier said the other elements of the backstop must be maintained to avoid a hard border
"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," Mr Barnier said on Twitter "UK will not be forced into customs union against its will," Mr Barnier added.
His comments came after British Prime Minister Theresa May has warned that the UK may never leave the European Union if MPs reject her plan. 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.
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