Few want to hear about “Brexit” and it’ll wash over many at a time like this.
But it’s important to read comments from Frost and Barnier.
“Level playing field” is b/c UK is bordered by EU and the flow of goods is *huge*.
But it’s important to read comments from Frost and Barnier.
“Level playing field” is b/c UK is bordered by EU and the flow of goods is *huge*.
The UK could realistically act as a significant back-channel for goods into the EU that do not meet its standards. That is not a realistic threat from Canada, which at nearest point is 3,000km from EU.
This is why the “level playing field” - no race to the bottom - is demanded.
This is why the “level playing field” - no race to the bottom - is demanded.
You cannot realistically accept no deal without comprehending the level of disruption that would bring.
There would be an *immediate and significant* increase in checks and barriers for goods impacting many things from food supply to parts, to medicines.
There would be an *immediate and significant* increase in checks and barriers for goods impacting many things from food supply to parts, to medicines.
Many Brexiters want to use smokescreen of Covid to disguise the impact of finally leaving the EU.
The macro-effects (GDP, unemployment etc) can probably be cynically disguised.
But the disruption to flow of goods cannot. Even during a lockdown goods still flow.
The macro-effects (GDP, unemployment etc) can probably be cynically disguised.
But the disruption to flow of goods cannot. Even during a lockdown goods still flow.
Things would feel very different now if there were a concurrent seizure of the supply of goods, food and medicine.
Oh, and your perennial reminder that absolutely none of this was part of the Vote Leave offering narrowly passed by the British people four years ago.
Oh, and your perennial reminder that absolutely none of this was part of the Vote Leave offering narrowly passed by the British people four years ago.
