As we approach the triggering of 'Article 50' next week, it's interesting to note the way in which the tone of comments from officials of the European Union and other European political figures, has softened.
While an assorted rag-bag of yesterday's UK figures, including Blair, Major, Heseltine, Clegg and others, have continued to argue that the UK's exit from the EU can, and must, be prevented, it seems that EU leaders have finally realised that BREXIT is actually going to happen and that they'd better start thinking seriously about how to make it a success for all concerned. Previously hard-line figures such as Jean Claude Juncker have been at pains to say that there is no question of punishing the UK and that the eventual settlement must be realistic. Hooray !
Of course, all politicians are liable to be highly disingenuous and their words need to be taken with a pinch of salt. however, what can't be denied is that the tone of their statements has changed. Let's hope that this more sensible tone is translated into sensible negotiation.
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