Reminder. Negotiating with the EU is difficult and annoying. But ultimately the EU has come to more trade deals than another country or trade bloc.

Another reminder. All treaties have certain ambiguities within which you find space to do stuff without having to threaten breach.

There is no good reason for the UK to say we will break international law. If we aren't strong enough to negotiate with the EU then we probably shouldn't try. Or perhaps, y'know, try understanding the EU and devloping a realistic strategy.

In the last 3 days we've seen suggestions from key figures in countries and blocs representing 65% of UK trade that they won't do a deal with us. Perhaps time to think we're not handling this very well?