[1andrew1]

Comedy gold here!

In response to Szostak, UK trade minister Lord Dominic Johnson told the meeting of parliamentarians that the two sides should not “try to beggar each other” by building separate supply chains. He wanted “proper cross-border access to each others’ supply chains which makes them more efficient”.

“It’s a clear realisation among us all . . . that there is nothing to be gained by having unnecessary friction that reduces trade and welfare and wealth,” he added.

https://www.ft.com/content/71fab292-...b-7a1390903325