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Old 30-06-2018, 10:14   #3347
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Re: Brexit discussion
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Originally Posted by ianch99 View Post
Do see just the two possible negotiations scenarios then? Tell them want we want (what we really, really want) and issue a "take it or leave it" ultimatum or give in to everything they want.

I fear this belligerent and rather myopic approach drives the internal divisions in the Tory party which is the guiding hand on the current (lack of) progress.
There are different negotiating tactics available of course, but I was explaining that the EU have form when it comes to being particularly difficult. Cameron asked nicely and look where it got him. If something doesn't work, you don't keep making the same mistake over and over and hope for a better result, because it won't happen, will it?

So it's no more Mr Nice Guy this time around.

You will here lots of talk about how much May has already given away in these talks, and so I think it's reasonable to say we're not giving any more, now it's your turn.

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 View Post
Try and play the ball and not the man, Old Boy. And why the Royal we in "We assume.."
Anyway, Barnier issued an infographic showing exactly what the implications of various red lines would be once the UK issued Article 50. The EU can't alter its constitution to change these facts without the agreement of all EU members. And one key objective is to ensure that a country will be better off as an EU member than being a third country, or other countries might be tempted to leave as well.
It was right of me to ask what you would do, Andrew, given your constant criticism of the Government's approach.

By the way, i did miss out a word when I wrote 'we assume'. I meant to write 'we can assume'.

Yes, we've heard a lot about how the EU 'must stick to the rules'. However, when the rules are preventing you from achieving what you want, you can always change them! Or perhaps, a more practical approach would be to 'interpret' them.
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