This customs union idea sounds to me like the only fudge that lets everyone feel like they’ve gotten something. Everyone is well aware that Norway has all the obligations but none of the say, so Turkey-plus might be the only option that is meaningfully different without necessarily being utterly cataclysmic.
I also think that financial services passporting is not high on Corbyn’s list of things he cares deeply about - a weaker financial sector might suit him just fine.
This customs union idea sounds to me like the only fudge that lets everyone feel like they’ve gotten something. Everyone is well aware that Norway has all the obligations but none of the say, so Turkey-plus might be the only option that is meaningfully different without necessarily being utterly cataclysmic.
I also think that financial services passporting is not high on Corbyn’s list of things he cares deeply about - a weaker financial sector might suit him just fine.