Re: re: jayfax7 May 2018 19:44
jayfax Norway is not fully in the single market only by association with being in the EEA.
The EEA agreement grants Norway access to the EU's single market. From the 23,000 EU laws currently in force, the EEA has incorporated around 5,000 (in force) meaning that Norway is subject to roughly 21% of EU laws.
I'm sure you know it is not in the customs union either.
Interesting article in the Times today about Britain facing restrictions on post-Brexit trade and draconian measures to enforce free-market policies because the European Union fears a future Jeremy Corbyn government.
Senior European officials have told The Times that concerns over Labour�s economic policies are the main reason for the EU�s insistence on a tough �level playing field mechanism� in a future deal after Britain leaves.
In short, they are getting worried that the UK will become more competitive, actually too competitive, this is not just about changes to lower social and environmental changes but also potential state subsidies. Another reason they are desperate to control us and another reason to actually LEAVE.