‼️ The Brexit scare stories are already collapsing. The euro? An opt-out protocol could be negotiated. Schengen? EU membership does not automatically mean joining it. The real discussion is about access to the Single Market, shared rules and whether Britain can offer a stable, democratic mandate that survives a change of government. Macron says “Welcome back”. Spain offers “open arms”. Brussels calls Burnham’s speech the most constructive signal from Downing Street in a decade. The door is open. Britain must now decide to walk through it.

Even if we had no opt outs, the Euro is very easy to avoid. Schengen is impossible unless ireland decides to join too, which won't happen under the current climate

I believe Ireland has expressed being in favour of joining Schengen, but is held back by the UK due to Northern Ireland and the CTA.

I'd have to disagree, Schengen is pretty unpopular as is. Countries are debating leaving. So if they already have an exemption/opt out I don't think they'd give that up. As long as they don't give it up, which I don't see happening, the UK cannot be forced into it either.