ABSTRACT
This chapter considers the White Paper and sets out the principles that the United Kingdom (UK) government is seeking to apply in the withdrawal agreement and in negotiations as to the future relationship. The White Paper specifically refers to the motor vehicle industry although the reference is restricted to an acceptance of European countries (EU) testing procedures for vehicles to ensure consistency of standards. The chapter describes the EU response to the White Paper and note the uncertain situation as to whether the future relationship. It examines how Brexit is likely to impact the motor industry in the UK and its subsequent impact on the UK economy. The White Paper posits that the UK wishes to develop two core partnerships: an economic partnership and a security partnership. Unfortunately, the 14 November 2018 draft proposal that the UK government submitted, and subsequently rejected by Parliament multiple times, was largely silent when it comes to vehicles.
