[Sephiroth]

Originally Posted by Sephiroth

But how does that ensure that whatever emerges is a solution whereby the EU does not call the shots?

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

That's for a deft negotiator to sort out but they are the larger entity. What cards do we hold?

I'll get in before my good friend Carth!

Your answer is very clear: There is little chance of even a deft negotiator improving relations with the EU to the extent that the EU does not then call the shots.

If you know that, why would you suggest that we improve relations with the EU? Why would you settle for the EU calling the shots in any "improved" relationship?

How are you going to wriggle out of this one?