UK Would Face Standard EU Rules if it Reapplies for Membership, Says Former Brexit Negotiator

Former EU Brexit negotiators and officials have cautioned that the United Kingdom should not expect any return to the European Union to come with the special conditions it previously enjoyed, stressing that a future membership bid would be treated under standard rules. The comments come amid renewed political discussion in Britain about a potential long-term return to the bloc, with senior Labour figures openly debating the possibility of rejoining at some stage. However, EU-side voices made clear that any such process would not recreate past arrangements. ...