Originally Posted by
highcirrus
If our politicians ever got round to considering the EFTA/EEA route, post Brexit, UK would similarly enjoy the provisions of Article 112 (ie. could restrict free movement of labour in the national interest) and would, vitally, retain Single Market membership under the EEA umbrella
Don't get illusion that EEA countries can apply provisions of Article 112 without any consequences. Yes they can call it out but that's will be their last call unless they have a very good reason of a short term nature. Brussel is not that stupid to let UK enjoy single market without allowing free labour movement.