Nick Cohen has a good piece in The Spectator (HERE). Ian Dunt has written a book - Brexit:What the hell do we do now, and in it mentions what civil servants tell businessmen waiting to meet David Davis. Apparently, they are warned not to say they are worried about leaving the single market but to appear enthusiastic about the “opportunities” that Brexit brings.
I have met people like this. No matter how ridiculous their plan, it is virtually impossible to point to any potential problems. Anyone with the temerity to suggest an obstacle is pronounced to have negative thoughts and ignored or cast out. It is all reminiscent of a communist mindset where even those who could see disaster looming say nothing or become cheerleaders for certain catastrophe.
None of this bodes well for Brexit.
It follows reports (HERE) of an aide leaving Davis' department carrying hand written notes that seemed to show the government’s negotiating position. This is apparently to “Have cake and eat it”. I think this just about sums up the government's position after five months of careful consideration!
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