| Deal or No Deal 18:35 - Dec 10 with 278 views | BringBackTheRedRoom |
oris Johnson says there is a "strong possibility" the UK will fail to strike a post-Brexit trade agreement with the EU.
The prime minister said "now is the time" for businesses and the public to prepare for that outcome, although negotiators would continue talks.
He added that negotiations were "not yet there at all".
It comes after his meeting on Wednesday with the president of the EU Commission failed to reach a breakthrough.
Weeks of intensive talks between officials have failed to overcome obstacles in key areas including competition rules and fishing rights.
In his first public comments since Wednesday night's dinner meeting in Brussels, Mr Johnson said British negotiators were going to "go the extra mile," and he was prepared to travel to Paris or Berlin for talks if necessary.
But he said the EU wanted to keep the UK "locked" into its legal system, or face punishments such as taxes on imports, which had "made things much more difficult".
"At the moment, I have to tell you in all candour the treaty is not there yet and that was the strong view of our cabinet," he said.
He added that "looking at where we are," it was vital the UK prepares for the "Australian-style option" of not having a free trade deal with the EU.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-55266678 | |
| ‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’ |
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| Deal or No Deal on 18:39 - Dec 10 with 274 views | spudgun |
"Australian-style" boll*cks more like.
You know they are treating you with contempt when they make up euphemisms like this.
Just call it a "no deal" and have done... | | | |
| Deal or No Deal on 19:15 - Dec 11 with 257 views | Imperial |
Trade deal my A..... It's all about punishment.
True colours shown. | | | |
| Deal or No Deal on 19:25 - Dec 11 with 251 views | spudgun |
Read recently that one of Johnson`s masters at Eton described his work ethic as "generally an amble with an occasionally sprint at the end."
Which pretty accurately describes his Brexit negotiation policy.
Now getting involved and looking busy, in order to apportion blame solely on the EU when it fails.
Hopefully someone will be the grown up in the room and avert this looming disaster... | | | |
| Deal or No Deal on 20:25 - Dec 11 with 249 views | spell_chekker |
Let's face it.
It's going to be no deal. | |
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| Deal or No Deal on 20:41 - Dec 11 with 247 views | spudgun |
Yep, and everyone loses.
Except for J-Dog and his hedge fund manager pals.
Shorting this and put optioning that.
They love a volatile market... | | | |
| Deal or No Deal on 20:44 - Dec 11 with 245 views | spell_chekker |
Tories govern for their supporters and not the country.
However much they're disliked, a French president is obliged to make decisons for everyone.
A debatable point, perhaps. But that's the essence of it. | |
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| Deal or No Deal on 12:31 - Dec 13 with 232 views | BringBackTheRedRoom |
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| ‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’ |
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| Deal or No Deal on 14:59 - Dec 13 with 225 views | Imperial |
No more rubbish. End talks now. | | | |
| Deal or No Deal on 08:46 - Dec 14 with 210 views | spudgun |
Disagree with that Imp.
British business needs a trade deal.
The effects of a `no deal` will be bad for everyone.
Dialogue must continue and then politicians must take responsibility if it fails rather than blaming each other.
Watched Johnson smirking through his interview last night like some silly sixth former.
Doesn`t inspire confidence but hey ho! we are where we are... [Post edited 14 Dec 2020 10:16]
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| Deal or No Deal on 09:53 - Dec 14 with 206 views | spell_chekker |
I saw a headline today about talks still 'having legs'.
I didn't bother reading it. | |
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| Deal or No Deal on 11:58 - Dec 14 with 194 views | Imperial |
A deal would be preferable Spud I just do not believe the leaders of the EU France and Germany want one without total capitulation pre January 1st. Better to talk when not tied to EU rules. We will see then if France and Germany are serious. | | | |
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