"We cannot accept anything that threatens the integrity of our Union" =
We have to stay in the SM and the CU or create a hard border across Ireland
We have to stay in the SM and the CU or create a hard border across Ireland
"Just as they cannot accept anything that threatens the integrity of theirs" =
We cannot stay in the SM and not accept Freedom of Movement of people, capital, goods, and services.
We cannot stay in the SM and not accept Freedom of Movement of people, capital, goods, and services.
"We cannot accept anything that does not respect the result of the referendum"
We cannot accept Freedom of Movement of people (even though that was not on the ballot).
We cannot accept Freedom of Movement of people (even though that was not on the ballot).
"They cannot accept anything that is not in the interests of their citizens" =
The EU won't agree to anything unless we allow EU citizens living here to be able to apply to continue to stay. We can't just throw them all out as many of my colleagues would like to.
The EU won't agree to anything unless we allow EU citizens living here to be able to apply to continue to stay. We can't just throw them all out as many of my colleagues would like to.
"Throughout the is process I have treated the EU with nothing but respect" =
I have told the EU that we don't care how badly it damages our economy and international standing, we need to stop people like them coming here freely.
I have told the EU that we don't care how badly it damages our economy and international standing, we need to stop people like them coming here freely.
"The UK expects the same" =
That thing with the cake was a bit mean.
That thing with the cake was a bit mean.
"A good relationship at the end of this process depends on it" =
As long as you don't come here, we can still remain friends
As long as you don't come here, we can still remain friends
"At this late stage in the negotiations, it is not acceptable to simply reject the other side’s proposals without a detailed explanation and counter proposals." = You've consistently rejected any request for SM membership without FoM and budget contributions but I'm asking again.
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