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Originally Posted by Sephiroth
@Andrew
On the fishing matter, it is one thing to negotiate something that can work for both sides. Quite another when the EU is demanding status quo as a precondition for any trade deal. We cannot allow ourselves to be walked over like that - especially when they want the fish so badly.
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In terms of levers, I suspect the French fishermen and their ability to blockade the port of Calais has put this on the negotiating table. It's something we should be able to come to a deal on though - say a phased withdrawal from British waters.