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The Conservative MP discussed the findings of research conducted by think tank Prosperity UK's Alternative Arrangements Commission on how to remove the Irish backstop from the Brexit deal. Mrs Braverman claimed the British Government and the European Union can agree to adopt regulations facilitating the continuation of the free flow of goods and people on the island of Ireland and remove the backstop from the withdrawal agreement. Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, the Tory MP said: "This is a unique situation, no one denies that, at the Northern Ireland border but there is a huge number of examples around the world where sophisticated, feasible and workable methods at the border have been deployed.

"We look at those in the report - Brazil is one example, Dubai recently upgraded its ports system and there are lessons we can learn, Australia is another example." The report suggested London and Brussels could strike an agreement echoing the Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (ANZCERTA) which allows for the frictionless flow of good without the need of a customs union. The Irish backstop emerged as the key point of contention during the negotiations over concerns the policy could be used to keep the UK closely aligned to the single market and the customs union despite Brexit. The clause, which would only be triggered as an insurance mechanism should no alternative arrangements be agreed during negotiations on the UK's future relationship with the bloc, would see Northern Ireland following a different set of trade rules compared to Britain. JUST IN: Brexit basher Sir Oliver Letwin QUITS as MP - Tory rebel announces intention to stand down

Brexit news: Braverman said the proposals in the report are a viable alternative to the backstop

Brexit news: Braverman said a hard border could be avoided by adopting rules similar to Australia

Mrs Braverman continued: "What we’re saying is we need to reach a deal by October 31 and that means agreeing on the text and agreeing on the substance of the agreement. "What we are saying to the EU is, and we’ve presented our findings in the report to the EU, to the Irish, to the UK Government, is ‘here’s the solution. Please, negotiating parties, consider the detail in this report an apply it as an alternative to the backstop.’ "What is clear is that this deal with the backstop won’t pass." Greg Hands, co-chair of the Commission with Mrs Braverman, also recommended “a series of administrative and technological measures”, such as a tier trusted trader scheme similar to the one between the US and Canada. A similar scheme would allow businesses to cut down on paperwork and avoid routine customs checks at the border. READ MORE: Brexit alert: Remoaner alliance on brink of COLLAPSE as rebels devastated by Boris revival

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