Compare the Brexit

We've studied Boris Johnson/Theresa May's withdrawal agreement/Brexit deal to see how it compares to a no deal Brexit or remaining in the EU. See below how they differ on the key issues that will affect people's day to day lives.

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Sovereignty

No Deal*

Deal**

Revoke Article 50

Sovereignty

Britain would not have to follow EU laws (even beneficial ones)

Northern Ireland would still have to follow EU regulations

Britain has to follow some EU laws

Influence EU rules

No ability to make, change, or block EU rules

UK has a say in EU rules plus citizens benefit from EU laws protecting them

UK contribution to EU

UK may pay to participate in some EU programmes after Brexit

The UK makes an estimated 7bn net contribution to the EU but this is outweighed by the benefits of EU membership

EU contribution to UK

The EU would no longer contribute to the UK

The EU contributes to the UK in many ways

5% minimum VAT

If we leave the EU we have the option to reduce VAT below 5%

We must charge a minimum of 5% VAT on certain items (note: this is changing)

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*WTO rules assumed for trading
**'Deal' refers to Johnson's deal unless otherwise stated