Palma15/09/2020 09:42
With Europe facing economic collapse as a result of the fallout from the coronavirus it does seem rather incredible that Britain would want to risk a major confrontation with the European Union over Brexit.
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If, the day after the referendum, remainers had accepted the result and not started to put spokes in the wheels and allowed negotiations to proceed as planned, and not giving the impression that we may stay after all, we would have left years ago and certainly before the current health crisis.
If Europe was really that worried about economic chaos it would be more reasonable in its negotiations with UK. It is more worried with its image amongst its members than reality. I feel a no trade deal will hurt the EU more than the UK as despite the difficulties of COVID, UK will then be free to deal with so many countries around the world not formerly open to trade. I don't think Barnier is doing EU countries any favours other than enjoying the limelight as a born bureaucrat.
I voted remain and don't agree with Brexit. But Remain lost, so we have to get on with it. However, some half baked deal where Europeans can take 60% of all fish in UK waters and the UK can't cut taxes or give state aid and where all disputes are decided on by EU law, simply isn't the Brexit people voted for. What's the point of effectively being tied to the EU but not having any say?? The best outcome is no deal and WTO terms. There will be 10 years of pain, but In the long term the UK will be a tech hub and a tax haven attracting the brightest talent. Britain will beca singapore of Europe.