Raggytash

With respect:

If only it were that simple. For me, one thing that has emerged is that there isn't really a shared definition of what being in and coming out means. Some Brexiters appear to be insisting that we do not enter into any sort of deal with the EU that resembles the arrangements we had as members on the basis that it isn't really what the people wanted eg customs deals, eg free trade. 'Out means out', or does it?

And the problem of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic and the border between the two: would this be decided or solved by such wording?

It's a horrible mess, and not likely to get better any time soon as far I can see.