The Guardian

Brexit transition

There is no concealing divisions within the cabinet on Brexit but there is consensus that Theresa May’s speech in Florence is the basis from which talks should proceed. May repeated her Florentine formula in the Commons. But, when questioned she added that transition might not amount to “full membership” of the single market. That caveat is for the benefit of the faction within her party that angles for severe rupture from European ties. May must not allow herself to be steered by that wrecking impulse. The reckless dogma that would drive us to a Brexit without a deal enjoys no majority in parliament or the country. It deserves no more indulgence.