Former EU negotiator says UK cannot pick and choose trade rules

A former European Union negotiator has warned that the United Kingdom will not have the ability to pick and choose which trade rules to follow, several UK news sources reported.

The warning was covered by the Malvern Gazette, Wimbledon Guardian, Ilford Recorder, and York Press, all highlighting concerns about the UK's future trade arrangements with the EU.

The negotiator's statement suggests that the UK will need to adhere to a comprehensive set of trade rules rather than selectively applying them.

This development underscores the challenges the UK faces in negotiating trade deals post-Brexit and the potential limitations on regulatory flexibility.

The news outlets did not provide further details on the specific rules or the implications for UK trade policy moving forward.