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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No Deal*

Deal**

Revoke Article 50

Time Frame

After leaving with no deal, lengthy Brexit negotiations would begin

Boris deal: Leave in 2021 - May deal: Leave in a 21 month transition period

Article 50 can be revoked at any time and would put an immediate end to all Brexit proceedings

NHS

Shortage of medicines, less NHS funding from weaker economy, staff from EU at risk

Less NHS funding from weaker economy, staff from EU at risk

Strong economy allows more NHS funding, EU staff free to work in UK, no medicine supply disruption

Price of groceries

Increased cost due to WTO tariffs and weak pound

Imported food costs increase due to weak pound

No increased cost due to single market and strong pound

Divorce Bill

£30 billion estimated divorce bill

£39 billion estimated divorce bill

No divorce bill

Economy

UK government projects 8% reduction in growth

UK government projects 2-8% reduction in growth

Steady growth predicted if we remain in the EU

Non EU immigration

Not affected by EU membership

EU workers

Merit based system possible but could lead to labour shortage in many sectors

Free movement until 2020 but no replacement yet agreed

EU workers fill vital roles and we are able to repatriate those who have not found a job after 6 months

Welfare and benefits

No changes to the welfare system for EU citizens have been laid out

EU migrants can claim limited welfare such as jobseekers after 3 months

Freedom of Movement

Brits will lose the automatic right to live and work in any EU country

Brits have the right to live and work in any EU country

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

Irish border

A hard border between ROI & NI would be needed if we leave with no deal

Boris: Border between GB & NI
May: Possible border between GB & NI (backstop)

No border issue as both countries within the EU

EU funded projects

The EU will stop funding UK projects

The EU funds many UK projects

Travel

Border checks, risk of grounded planes, more expensive holidays

More expensive holidays and driving permits needed

Quick and simple travel to and from EU countries

Blue passport

Britain can currently choose its own passport colour and this won't change if we leave

Britain can currently choose its own passport colour

Trade tariffs

UK would pay tariffs

Tariff free trade with EU

Strength of £

Pound projected to drop further with hard Brexit

Uncertainty leads to a weak, unstable pound

EU membership brought a strong pound

Trade outside EU

We haven't replaced our EU trade deals

We have many trade deals as part of the EU

GDP

5-9% drop in GDP

3-4% drop in GDP

Rise in GDP

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)

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

Environmental protections

EU environmental regulations could be repealed with no replacement

Current EU regulations protect our environment

Agriculture

Some meat tariffs would be above 40%

An estimated 3-8% increased cost of trade for farmers

We benefit from tariff-free trade and EU farm subsidies

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