The UK’s Brexit minister urged the EU to show “common sense” ahead of talks over post-Brexit rules in Northern Ireland.
Freedom of movement with our closest neighbours makes
sense. It’s not a contradiction for Brexiteers to agree.
There will inevitably be trade-offs, but the government needs to take responsibility for the difficult choices that freedom brings.
Despite splits in the UK Cabinet, both nations stand to benefit from the FTA.
The flotilla of vessels is heading back to France after threatening to blockade the island’s port.
French fishing vessels are threatening to cut off food and medicine supplies to Jersey in protest against post-Brexit rules.
95% of the power for the self-governing Channel Island comes through undersea cables from France.
If Michel Barnier becomes French president, the UK may find a friend in need.
While the body has said it wants to move on from the divisive politics of Brexit, it will always defend the vested interests of multinationals.
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