The European Union's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier seems to be making himself clear with regard to the UK's latest proposals aimed at reaching an amicable Brexit arrangement - he doesn't like them at all. In fact, he appears to be saying that the UK has no choice but to accept the EU's own proposals.
All I can say to this is "Up Yours, Barnier !"
If the EU wants it all their way, then the UK has no choice but to revert to the previously stated "nothing is agreed until everything is agreed" position. Theresa May should now tell Barnier in no uncertain terms that the UK will leave on WTO terms, arrangements for trade across the Irish border will be up to them as the UK will make no changes to the present situation, and the EU can whistle for its billions.
The UK will no longer include companies from EU countries in major tenders and we will no longer provide support for EU projects of any sort. There will be strict immigration controls at all border crossing points, including in Ireland and Gibraltar, not to mention at the UK end of the Channel Tunnel. EU citizens will be treated no differently from other foreign nationals with regard to work, taxation, benefits and healthcare; we will no longer abide by any EU laws, rules, regulations or directives regardless of when they came, or come, into force.
We need to tell the EU that their time is up. Theresa May should end these farcical 'negotiations' forthwith.
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