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Originally Posted by Sephiroth
I don't think I was happy - I reported what the ST was saying.
But yes, at the time I thought that the EU had blinked but now I don't.
Boris was stupid.
On the Macron question, here's a paywall link and a quote: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics...aign=DM1442332
That article clearly shows how stupid Boris was to sign the Withdrawal Agreement. But it also shows that Macron is the enemy, who cannot even recognise UK territorial integrity.
May ensured that the EU dictated the process whereby the WA had to be signed before they would discuss trade (notwithstanding the Article 50 provisions).
Going forward priority must be given to automated customs procedures and the establishment of equivalence (which the EU don't want to do because they are punishing us).
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Boris at fault for this, May at fault for that. We either have multiple inept Tory leaders. or, a poisoned chalice which regardless of who is leader will be unable to be delivered in the manner promised.
Or, both
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sephiroth
I don't think I was happy - I reported what the ST was saying.
But yes, at the time I thought that the EU had blinked but now I don't.
Boris was stupid.
On the Macron question, here's a paywall link and a quote: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics...aign=DM1442332
That article clearly shows how stupid Boris was to sign the Withdrawal Agreement. But it also shows that Macron is the enemy, who cannot even recognise UK territorial integrity.
May ensured that the EU dictated the process whereby the WA had to be signed before they would discuss trade (notwithstanding the Article 50 provisions).
Going forward priority must be given to automated customs procedures and the establishment of equivalence (which the EU don't want to do because they are punishing us).
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MrM, you must surely see that I am slagging Boris off for getting us into this mess?
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Sephi, I do indeed see you slagging of Boris for this. However, my point stands, this didn't have to be, there was an extension available but we chose not to use it, because 'Get Brexit Done'
Automated customs procedures are a long long way off, (UK government IT will ensure that)
Equivalence ? maybe, but then, we don't need the EU's help do we?