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Originally Posted by GrimUpNorth
So from the second paragraph you selected to quote it looks like the default position is the rules apply hence the lack of outright denial. The CMA and public consultation are just smoke and mirrors. I'm sure you knew that though having read it so carefully  . |
Nice try, but no. I’m aware that the default position is that the rules change. The point is that there is no obligation for them to change, which is very much the angle the report wants to take. Because there is no obligation, regardless of the default position, it will be entirely down to the British government if they do change; it will not be the EU’s fault and it will not be an unforeseen consequence of Brexit.
Governments do indeed often use “consultation” as a fig leaf - that is besides the point in this case.