Quote:
	
	
		
			
				
					Originally Posted by  Taf
					 
				 
				Telling them well in advance of negotiations would allow them to set up stern resistance to our stance, or have time to manoeuvre the lawyers into position. After all, it will be a lawyer' fest, the trough will runneth over. 
			
		 | 
	
	
 I'm sure all the lawyers are in position. Surely the sooner we tell the EU our position the sooner we can leave?
	Quote:
	
	
		
			
				
					Originally Posted by  Osem
					 
				 
				What we need to do is to set out broadly what our aims are without detailing exactly what concessions we're prepared to make before the negotiating starts. 
			
		 | 
	
	
 Agreed. This should also help speed matters along which I'm sure will find favours with those who want to leave quickly.