• merc@sh.itjust.works
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    16 hours ago

    Yeah, the UK would be bargaining from a weak position. As a founding member of the EU it was bargaining from a strong one and could get concessions.

    But, maybe if they say “hey, let us in and give us some exceptions and we’ll let you talk to our good buddy Canada”…

    • Riddick3001@lemmy.world
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      6 hours ago

      As a founding member of the EU.

      They were not a founding member though. They joined in 1973-1975 and have negotiated many exceptions to the EEC, causing other memberstates sometimes a bit of headaches.

      "Brenter " would be a good idea, but like it’s been said, there are ( British) political and systematic (compliance) hurdles. But they can be overcome.

      Imo, Britain needs to clean the house first, from the lying (Ukip )traitors, who sold your country out. Also, during crises, lots can happen, quickly. Necessity is a huge drive force, especially in Politics, maybe we’ll all be pleasantly surprised.

      • Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        11 hours ago

        They were a founding member in the way Musk “founds” companies: joining later and getting a lot of influence due to wealth