[Sephiroth]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

I was explaining to Seph how trade friction could be avoided which seems to be his objective. I noted he wouldn't like the solution!

Reduced trade friction between the UK & EU is not an attractive proposition because it means that they make the rules. As OB said, the majority of the UK didn't want that and the EU's current behaviour militates against any reconciliation.

Threatening to turn off the vaccine tap was, effectively, a potential death threat to many Brits. Enemy comes to mind.