Ludicrous. Johnson and his government were told how difficult enforcing a customs border within the UK would be, including by people in his own party.
It’s the reason Theresa May said this is something no UK leader could do. But Johnson pushed ahead anyway.
It’s the reason Theresa May said this is something no UK leader could do. But Johnson pushed ahead anyway.
https://twitter.com/tamcohen/status/1418095769102471171
There were only bad solutions to the "Brexit trilemma" - a consequence of the UK government's choice for an extreme form of Brexit in which the country left the customs union in addition to the single market.
A customs border had to go somewhere. Johnson chose option A.
A customs border had to go somewhere. Johnson chose option A.
May chose option C, which would have eventually kept al UK in customs union with EU if no solution could be found.
Johnson rejected that and chose option A. It's far less disruptive than B, because a few ports and an airport are easier to police than 350 separate land crossings.
Johnson rejected that and chose option A. It's far less disruptive than B, because a few ports and an airport are easier to police than 350 separate land crossings.
Even though it's easier than option B, A still required work by UK. Johnson didn't do the work, he's just immediately trying to tear up what he agreed.
That can only lead to B, which violates Good Friday Agreement. The EU will not accept that. Could lead back to #NoDealBrexit.
That can only lead to B, which violates Good Friday Agreement. The EU will not accept that. Could lead back to #NoDealBrexit.
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