The report was circulated among MPs ahead of the crucial vote held in Westminster earlier this month and repeatedly referred to Article 49 which allows for the re-joining of the EU.
In the wake of Theresa May’s famous “Brexit means Brexit” statement Express.co.uk pointed out the curious repeated references to the mechanism for re-joining the European Union.
Today Downing Street has officially slapped down the report called "Brexit: how does the Article 50 process work?" which clearly points to a re-entry strategy developed by mandarins.
If the UK wanted to re-join the EU in the future, it would have to re-apply under Article 49 TEU
Commons Report
The report states: "There is no provision for withdrawing the notification, but many analysts believe Article 50 is revocable and that the UK could change its mind about leaving the EU after notification and before actually withdrawing.
"The revocability of Article 50 TEU was not raised in the Miller case before the High Court, but could be important.
"If the UK wanted to re-join the EU in the future, it would have to re-apply under Article 49 TEU".
However when probed about the advice that was handed out to politicians and policy planners a Downing Street spokesman flatly denied there is any backdoor contingency plan being developed.
He said: "We have been clear that we are committed to delivering on the will of the people and leaving the European Union.
"There can be no attempts to remain inside the EU and no attempt to re-join it.
"We want the best deal for the whole of the UK.
"It is in no one’s interests for there to be a cliff-edge for business or indeed for the rest of the country.
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