Comparing the rather heroic Brexit timetables pushed by both main parties for #BBCnewsTen - from marginal Bedford last week. Also 51.8% Leave/ 48.2% Remain, as some of you asked for it...
The comparative Brexit 2020 calendars for Conservative and Labour plans... put on the side of a Bedford flower bed, naturally.
...a bit like an advent calendar but in reverse....
...a bit like an advent calendar but in reverse....
...one of UK foremost experts on Trade Policy, Alan Winters of @UK_TPO says that promising the above timetables in the public only really possible if Conservatives or Labour basically just accept what’s on offer from EU.. otherwise v ambitious to implement, no time to consult etc
Among yesterday’s news, were a couple of interesting statements on Brexit from Johnson and Corbyn... Labour leader sent out this tweet, explicitly making argument that quick negotiation possible because trade relationship “not being ripped up... ( remaining same? exactly? EEA?)
And also yday, when asked about Nissan plant in Sunderland, PM talked about “complete equivalence” on standards, and completely protecting supply chains/car industry...
Seemed to suggest high alignment Brexit, when he negotiated option of low alignment..
Seemed to suggest high alignment Brexit, when he negotiated option of low alignment..
