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So Brexit. Wanted to write something, but not to join the ranks saying why the UK never fitted in, and we'll do what's next many more times.

Instead, something a little different. Perhaps the challenge of the unknown was the point after all... linkedin.com/pulse/ronnie-l…
Also wanted on this day to acknowledge the world of #BrexitTwitter, the many friends made, and the good debates, which haven't been drowned out at least for me by the bad. If I start to name everyone I'll miss too many out, and that wouldn't be the intention.
And of course to wish @BorderIrish all the best in retirement. For many of us, this certainly isn't the end of #BrexitTwitter...
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David Henig
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After yesterday's flurry of UK-EU trade talks documentation today the reflection - that the UK government has committed to a massive increase in trade barriers with Europe, which will scarcely be offset anywhere else. Demonstrating the truth of this statement... 1/
Of course that's an extract from Boris Johnson's speech yesterday in which he lauded the virtues of free trade, then committed to take action to restrict it. Because no alignment, if taken literally, is going to mean either no trade agreement, or a very thin tariff only one. 2/
Favoured Number 10 courtiers have been making the argument that the EU is protectionist, and out of step with the rest of the world in their approach to reguatory alignment. Both complex subjects, but broadly (though with exceptions) the argument doesn't hold up at all 3/
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David Henig
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We have a draft Commission negotiating mandate and a Johnson speech at the same time. Hard to keep up - but interesting from Johnson that the UK's approach to food being included in US trade deal remains ambiguous.
Essentially - we can have a US trade deal if we accept US food and an EU trade deal if we accept EU level playing field conditions. The two may yet clash in a couple of areas.
Important point. The predominant view globally is that the UK is part of the move towards protectionism (leaving the EU, restrictive on movement of people), and the UK overall is likely to be more closed to trade after Brexit than before.
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David Henig
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There may be no need in theory but there is in practice, because that's the price of preferential access to a huge market (though far less preferential than today)
There's also no need to be making such a big deal of this if actually we agree with the EU on the need for high levels of e.g social protection

Negotiating bluster or hard red lines? Trouble is nobody knows, probably including the UK government.
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Georgina Wright
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Many assume US and EU think differently about #Brexit. But after almost 3 years, there are some things they hold in common:
1. Surprised, worried, exasperated and now switching off: of course, EU27 always more interested in Brexit than US. (US not intervened). But political chaos in London has led both sides to check out: "we will engage properly on Brexit once London has made a decision"
2. Neither side knows what the UK wants: receiving mixed messages (strong alignment with EU, but also strong trade agreement with US). Want a deal, but also open to leaving with no deal. Both bemoan lack of clear UK narrative about the future.
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Shaun Masterton
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Been holding off on posting this #Thread regarding the #LocalElection2019 going on in England and Northern Ireland, but the results are fascinating to me here in Scotland for sure. There is a clear #RemainBacklash going on and this is HUGE, shall go into more detail on why.
Clearly, the #LocalElections2019 is one of the biggest elections in history for the Lib Dems and the biggest night for the Green Party, there is been a massive shift towards these two parties over the usual Tories and Labour, but why is that? Clearly, #Brexit is a big part of why
How the Tories and Labour have handled #Brexit is nothing short of embarrassing, both these parties have refused to support a #PeoplesVote and give us a second say on leaving the EU. Yet Lib Dems and Green Party have been consistent since the get-go as remain parties.
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David Carretta
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#Brexit: ricapitoliamo.

1) La Camera dei Comuni incarica Theresa May di rinegoziare il backstop per evitare il ritorno della frontiera fisica tra Irlanda e Irlanda Nord.

Cioè quello che May ha cercato di fare a dicembre e inizio gennaio ottenendo una lettera Ue di chiarimenti
#Brexit: ricapitoliamo

2) L’Ue risponde subito: no.

Come già detto a dicembre l’accordo di ritiro, backstop incluso, non si può rinegoziare.
#Brexit: ricapitoliamo

3) La Camera dei Comuni dice “no” all’uscita senza accordo, ma boccia gli emendamenti per rinviare la Brexit.
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John Bull
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Something a bit different for you ahead of tomorrow's vote

<Lion King's 'Be Prepared' starts playing>

REES-MOGG <sings>:

I never thought the Baby Boomers essential.
They’re crude, and unspeakably plain.
But maybe they’ve a GLIMMER of potential.
If allied to my vision and brain
I can tell from the Mail’s comment section,
That of immigrants you’re terrified.
But afeared as you are, pay attention!
Let’s say it’s about 'national pride'.
It’s clear from your voting intentions,
That to Farage you were all running scared.
But we’re talking EU secession!
Don’t let the remoaners catch you unawares!

So prepare for the chance of your lifetimes!
Be prepared for SENSATIONAL news!
A shiny new era, is tiptoeing nearer!
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Mujtaba Rahman
@Mij_Europe
#Brexit continues to dominate UK debate and indeed our own coverage. But what about #EU risks in 2019? Thread for us EU watchers: @CER_Grant @JeremyCliffe @MMQWalker @MehreenKhn @pmdfoster @aqbyrne @PedderSophie @tom_nuttall @clichfield1 @FSanti_ @BBCkatyaadler
1/ % of May’s deal passing are rising. DUP/Eurosceptics sounding more conciliatory; big mood change yesterday. But still v long way to go. ERG suspect May will hide behind Commons on A50 extension. Peace moves could be overtaken by events (backbench amendments)
2/ EU’s concern with Brexit is growing; no longer simple occupation of TF50, WPA50, COREPER and Sherpas; many more voices now involved as clock runs down to no-deal. But #Brexit still not biggest concern for EU—yet. So what is?
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Nicolai von Ondarza
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"#Brexit and EU agencies", our extensive look into third country relationships of the 36 EU agencies and how the UK might fit in.

swp-berlin.org/fileadmin/cont…

Albeit largely technical, agencies will have huge implications on Brexit.

Five points stand out in particular:
First, Agencies matter. Like the customs union, they are a technical aspect of the EU, that works and was thus hardly discussed in the UK before #Brexit.
But they are important for single market, but also justice and home affairs.

UK gov thus has already asked to continue participation in selected agencies, in particular in sectors important to the UK economy, like aviation, chemicals or pharma.
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