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The House of Lords rejected the essential provisions of the Internal Market Act, which would govern trade between four parts of the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is true that this House of Parliament has no real power to suspend the adoption of this bill, but it can only postpone it.
The government argued that the law would create a “safety net” in case a new trade agreement with the EU could not be negotiated. However, the government itself acknowledges that it violates international law, although only “in part and in a very specific way”.
The House of Lords voted by a large majority to remove the provisions relating to Northern Ireland. In Northern Ireland as of January 1. it will be the UK’s only land border with the EU.
The UK withdrew from the EU at the end of January. It is true that there is a transitional period until the end of this year, during which the daily life of the British will not fundamentally change.
The UK remains part of the single market and the EU customs union, complies with EU law and contributes to the EU budget.
However, if no agreement can be reached on a future relationship, then a so-called no-contract Brexit will ensue, leading to huge economic problems.
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