Michel Barnier

Barnier Says UK Cannot ‘Cherry Pick’ EU Single Market Access

Former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has warned that Britain cannot expect to retain the benefits of the European Union’s single market while selectively rejecting its rules. Speaking to the BBC, Barnier said EU member states would resist any arrangement that allowed the UK to follow economic rules “a la carte.” His remarks underscore the continuing sensitivity around post-Brexit trade relations and the limits of any future reset with Brussels.