DMcG,
One way would to declare we will not impose any restriction that requires a hard border.

Britain has said that.

Has it? I must have missed that. I am aware it has said it doea not want a hard border. I was not aware it had given an untaking not to impose any regulations that would require such a border. I would be glad of a link if you had one.

Nigel: i did respond but as usual this phone is hiding the submit button with large texts