The UK government is facing mounting political backlash after reports that it is considering closer alignment with European Union single market rules as part of a wider UK–EU reset strategy, with critics warning that MPs could be sidelined from key decisions. The proposals, which are still under discussion, would allow Britain to adopt selected EU regulations on trade, product standards and market access in an effort to reduce post-Brexit friction and improve economic ties with the bloc. However, the suggestion that ministers could rely on executive powers to implement some of these changes has triggered accusations of democratic bypass and renewed claims of a 'Brexit betrayal'.
