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Not a surprise. Although Robbins wasn't really chief Brexit negotiator, as we managed to enter negotiations without establishing defined roles. Hopefully that fundamental error won't be repeated.
This story suggests Hunt is lining up former Canadian PM Stephen Harper as a negotiator, to prove that gimmicks are more important at this stage than substance. The insularity of the UK press on the Brexit negotiations has been evident since day one
Those wanting to know more about trade negotiations - like for example perhaps those wanting to be PM - could perhaps usefully read the explainers of @DmitryOpines - who explains how it actually works and why being 'tough' isn't the answer... explaintrade.com/blogs?category…
Good trade negotiators know what their side wants, what the other side wants, puts in place a team to cover the details, knows the politics of both sides so where there are real red lines, is imaginative with solutions, and therefore can get a result for both sides.
