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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Don't think the EU has issues with us being a sovereign nation (which we were before, it's not binary, as the Covid border closures showed) as long as we understand the consequences.
UK productivity is set to worsen with many people doing unproductive jobs in customs, etc. We already lag our peers in this measure.

That's exactly the sort of fuzzy sentiment that cannot lead to a solution that works for both sides. They are far apart what's good for the goose is not seen as good for the gander.

Your sentiment is just an expression of discontent with the outcome of the democratic exercises that were held by the Guvmin.

Pragmatism might lead to a basic trade agreement on 31-December 2020 dealing with matters where there is no disagreement unless they still make unacceptable stipulations, the worst of which is level playing field.