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Full Monty Minus

"Full Monty Minus" is a term for the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, whist maintaining close regulatory alignment, but without UK membership of EU institutions. "The full Monty" refers to the requirement for the UK to adhere to the complete range of EU law and regulations, whilst the "Minus" refers to the fact that the UK would not have a seat or vote in committees, councils and legislators which create these rules. "The full Monty Minus" is a potential political settlement between the EU and UK, which would allow the UK to leave the EU, but remain eligible for close trading arrangements with the EU singe market. "The Full Monty Minus" is a specific form of soft brexit, comparable to the EU's trading relationship with Norway or Canada.