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Originally Posted by 1andrew1
One French Prime Minister doth not an EU make.
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We as 27 have a clear position on fair competition, on fish, on the subject of the EU’s regulatory autonomy, and that forms part of our lines for the future relationship talks, which is a lever, because it is in our mutual interest to have this future relationship.
“I can’t imagine that the desire of Theresa May or her supporters is to remain for the long term in a customs union, but to define a proper future relationship which resolves this problem.”
The French President added: “I don’t want to interfere on the decision in parliament.”
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Stripped back from the emotive language of the Express it’s much more boring.
He’s a President though, if that changes anything
The funny thing is everyone bemoans the unelected bureaucrats yet don’t realise they are the balance against the nationalist tendencies of elected politicians. The aim being to ensure everyone benefits collectively from participation.
The English fishing fleet relies on access to French, Irish and Norwegian waters.
https://www.ft.com/content/84f51c84-...7-502f7ee26895