The Chequers

The Chequers plan was a proposed Brexit strategy introduced by the UK government in 2018. It aimed to create a specific arrangement with the European Union to maintain frictionless trade and close cooperation after leaving the EU. The plan suggested keeping the UK aligned with many EU rules on goods and customs to ensure smooth trade, while maintaining independence in areas like sovereignty. However, it faced criticism from both political sides, with some fearing it limited UK sovereignty and others worried it didn't fully address future trading issues. The plan was ultimately not implemented, and Brexit negotiations continued beyond it.