A Swiss-style Brexit deal is unlikely unless things change dramatically within the Conservative Party

By Ursula F Ott, Professor of International Business, Nottingham Trent University
Pervez N Ghauri, Professor of International Business, University of Birmingham

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has denied reports that the UK is reconsidering its relationship with the EU. The “Swiss-style deal” rumoured to be favoured by some in the government would result in a softer form of Brexit, six years after the referendum.

Although not a member of the EU, Switzerland is a part of the Schengen agreement, which creates an area in Europe that allows people and goods to move…

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