The PM’s aim was to play hardball in trade negotiations, but the EU is wise to his act
Even ministers admit the issue has been another unforced error. The “we’ll break the law” story ran before Downing Street had prepared the ground or explained why such a dramatic move was needed. The alleged justification – that the EU was threatening to block exports of food from Great Britain to Northern Ireland—looked like an excuse cooked up after the event.
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