Some important comments on #Brexit from @campaignforleo at a modest press conference in Brussels. He said there's a good opportunity to clinch a deal over the next fortnight. (1)
On a UK-wide customs arrangement: "A lot of countries would take the view that any UK-wide arrangement is really a matter for the future relationship rather than a backstop which is for N Ireland and Ireland. Also there's the whole issue of the level playing field..." (2)
He pointed out there is currently no N Irish Assembly or Executive to approve any new regulatory checks, as reportedly being considered by the UK government. (3)
Called on the UK to produce plans for an alternative backstop "well in advance" of the October #EUCO not "a day or two beforehand." (4)
He suggested that the transition period might not be long enough to agree the final EU/UK trade relationship. (5)
And best of all he has upgraded Canada+++ to "Canada+++-() whatever *" ! (6)
