Brexit Secretary David Davis is reported to be working on plans for Northern Ireland to operate under a dual UK-EU regulatory status after Brexit, similar to the system that sees Lichtenstein operate under Swiss and European Economic Area regulations simultaneously. The UK government has been accused of "playing hardball" with Brussels over its demands in order to secure an agreement by March next year - but Mr Davis, who was appointed as secretary of state last However, the European Commission and the Democratic Unionist Party could still reject the plans.
Brexit Secretary David Davis is reported to be working on plans for Northern Ireland to operate under a dual UK-EU regulatory status after Brexit, similar to the system that sees Lichtenstein operate under Swiss and European Economic Area regulations simultaneously. The plans are reported to include a 10-mile special economic zone, allowing the majority of cross-border traffic, such as local traders and dairy farmers, to proceed without border checks. However, the European Commission and the Democratic Unionist Party could still reject the plans.