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David Henig
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In non-Brexit obsessed times it would be an obvious point that one Cabinet Minister making a speech that wrecked the upcoming visit of another, who is higher ranked, should never happen. Symbolic of the growing breakdown in UK Government.
And no, this is not an exaggeration, we are seeing daily instances of open Ministerial conflict, I think at a rate unprecedented in UK political history.

Even more remarkably, it is scarcely commented upon. How quickly the abnormal becomes routine.
Sorry, not all got the context, it is here. Basic tenet of Government that this should never happen. independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…
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Government negotiating mistakes, part 94, the failure to be collaborative. There's a lot of no deal tariff talk, and various folk including myself speculating. But insofar as I can tell no proper off the record briefing for anyone, and not much real consultation.
Such consultation and briefing gives you a group of people who even if they're not happy with everything will at least understand the rationale, and point out some of the reasoning. They will also help point out potential flaws, and help amplify messages.
This secrecy has hurt the UK in Brussels, since businesses, think tanks etc are regularly asked about UK positions and can't clearly say what they are. Confusion spreads. It also hurts the Government in the UK by giving the appearance of chaos whether true or not.
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This from Michael Gove would most likely block a US trade deal, CPTPP, and zero tariff policy. Can't imagine Liam Fox being happy (and that's also the rumour) but farmers usually have great power in the trade policy of a country
Also further demonstration of a disjointed Cabinet, which has also been noted by those we hope to negotiate trade negotiations with
So to Brussels where they know a thing or two about the power of the agriculture lobby
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The sheer ignorance and entitlement displayed by the UK Government in this story is breathtaking. International cooperation doesn't just happen because that's a good thing to do, it happens because Governments work together over years to make it happen
It is hard to pinpoint even a top ten of basic negotiating mistakes the UK has made in Brexit, but saying that because we're leaving the EU has to be the one to adjust would be right up there. Our lack of consideration for others has been widely noted.
(see also - other countries being to blame for failing to replicate EU trade deals for the UK)

(and people from other countries can still read our papers)
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