Britain could adopt single market rules without MPs’ vote as part of UK-EU reset

Ministers are planning to fundamentally reshape Britain’s relationship with the European Union , with new legislation that could result in the UK signing up to EU single market rules without a normal parliamentary vote. In a major development in the prime minister’s push for closer ties with the continent in after the Iran war, the Guardian understands ministers are bracing to face down opposition to “dynamic alignment” with the EU from those who “scream treason” over the powers in a new EU-UK reset bill. After weeks of Donald Trump’s war with Iran that have exposed the fragility of the UK’s damaged special relationship with the US, ministers argue the move will add billions to the UK economy and to help temper the cost of the conflict and boost sluggish productivity. A new bill, which will bring into force the food and drink trade deal with the EU , will contain powers enabling the government to dynamically align with Europe on areas where it has already made agreements. But it ...