EU slapped down our post-Brexit trade offer — let’s see how they like an Irish hard border
If Barnier and the sozzled Juncker insist on continuing to punish us then they leave us with no choice
IT is no surprise that 47 per cent of voters say the PM’s Chequers proposal is a dud.
After all, Theresa May sold it to the country terribly.
Predictably, the EU slapped down our offer. They will not allow Britain to enjoy frictionless trade as a non-member. So what happens next?
EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier wants us to stay in the customs union, ending our freedom to strike global trade deals. But Mrs May would not survive breaching her own red line on this.
Going back on her word would spark more Brexit ministers resigning from Government, making her position untenable. So what then?
If Barnier and the sozzled Jean-Claude Juncker don’t like our proposal and insist on continuing to punish us then they leave us with no choice.
No-deal is the only logical next step.
Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab insists that we will be prepared for Brexit “come what may”. Good.
We don’t want a hard border in Ireland. Nor do the Irish. But if the EU won’t budge, it may be unavoidable.
His country will be hit badly in the event of a no-deal.
Let’s see how the Irish like that.
No news flash
THE Sun warned that the privacy ruling in the Sir Cliff Richard case would have a chilling impact on Press freedom and harm the pursuit of justice.
Mr Justice Mann set a very dangerous precedent by suggesting those under police investigation should not be named in normal circumstances.
A union official has been suspended for allegedly pleasuring themselves in their office and in public and uploading pictures of their activity online.
The lawyers objected to us revealing the official’s name because they claimed an internal investigation was “private”.
The judge’s ruling is a dangerous slide towards Press censorship, at the expense of YOUR right to know.
Of course, the winners are the rich and powerful who can afford top lawyers to stop any scrutiny, regardless of the public interest.
This terrible judgment must be appealed – and quickly.
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Nice one, sun
BRITS love to moan about the weather – usually about how wet and cold it is.
But this week the complaints have been that it is too hot. While travel has been uncomfortable, the scorching heat has undoubtedly made life great.
Who needs Spain? There’s nothing quite like a fantastic English summer.