reports today - and why is UK Govt picking this fight with EU?
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@h/t @DavidHenigUK
for the pix :)
uk.reuters.com/article/uk-bri…
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ec.europa.eu/commission/sit…
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irishtimes.com/news/world/eur…
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That said...the EU side reckson the revised protocol is very clear. /15
It even, potentially, allows for EU to enforce state aid rules on GB-based companies if they impact NI economy.
It also sets up huge issues if GB diverges on VAT regime. /18
But @BorisJohnson did sign the deal (the one @theresa_may said no PM ever could) and a Treaty is a treaty. Mishandled, this could get v messy. ENDS