ray hutstone wrote:That's pre-supposing that the current lot do actually want a deal. Evidence against this is mounting by the minute.
You can relax: "We have a strong action plan to deliver a comprehensive trade deal with the EU" said Natalie Elphicke only recently
https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2020/05/natalie-elphicke-from-tackling-gangs-to-new-investment-my-five-step-plan-to-take-back-control-of-our-borders.html.
Interesting article with, for example, one-sentence paragraphs for WGS to mull over and a 'ready on day one' fix for Button. Good news too, apparently, on the migrant front: "So far this year over 1,500 illegal entrants have broken into Britain... This problem only be answered in the detail and with the right laws. That’s why a clear action plan is vital – not just to end the small boat journeys, but to boost our border security across the board. There are five key areas to this..." No. 5 is to collect border dues (duty - which she sees as being revenue, and VAT) on imports. Hmm, oh well, at least you heard it here first.
The whole bit on Customs control of imports (exports didn't get a mention) came across to me as a return to putting the emphasis on activities at the border; if so, I don't know if that was intentional or not. Here's hoping education resumes shortly.