Could these three olive branches convince Corbyn?

CUSTOMS UNION

THE Prime Minister is apparently willing to offer a ‘comprehensive but temporary’ customs union to break the deadlock.

The deal would last until the next general election, scheduled for 2022. It would probably be called a ‘customs arrangement’ to make it more palatable to Tory MPs, following repeated promises that Britain would leave and strike its own trade deals.

SINGLE MARKET ON GOODS

TORY negotiators could agree to align the UK with single market rules on a wide range of goods, forcing manufacturers to follow Brussels’ lead.

Many Brexit supporters would not be happy with this as they think it is unfair to make UK businesses adhere to the EU’s rules even if they do not export their goods to the EU itself.

WORKERS’ RIGHTS

THERESA May could promise to enshrine in law a pledge that British workers’ rights would match those in the EU – known as ‘dynamic’ alignment.

Labour has long feared Brexit will lead to new laws forcing us to work longer, or curtailing rights. However, many Tories claim EU rules make it harder for UK firms to compete with the US and the Far East.