As we've discussed before it is a development of the approach of "managed divergence", where basically the UK will stick closely to the EU in some areas, but on its own terms. The UK could opt for " mutual recognition " of some European rules on its own terms , according to a key decision . But the country could also voluntarily sign up to EU rules to safeguard jobs in key sectors , in what has been dubbed a " pragmatic Brexit " . The decisions followed talks between prime minister Theresa May and her Brexit war Cabinet at Chequers , during which the team backed " managed divergence " .
The UK could opt for " mutual recognition " of some European rules on its own terms , according to a key decision . But the country could also voluntarily sign up to EU rules to safeguard jobs in key sectors , in what has been dubbed a " pragmatic Brexit " . The decisions followed talks between prime minister Theresa May and her Brexit war Cabinet at Chequers , during which the team backed " managed divergence " .