Future Relationship with Europe

Negotiating parties, before they start, normally put themselves in the opposition shoes to work out their strategy and final outcome they are seeking

So when the EU published their document on the future relationship they would have or should have anticipated the UK reaction

And today the same applies to the UK

So there are no surprises on both sides as of now

It is appreciated that those involved are competent

The MSM like to build it up as a big surprise perhaps to make it a story to sell !!

It would be strange if the EU are not fully aware of the changed scenario due to the election  but you never know as the EU States who run the show have always had a tendency to overestimate their own capabilities and underestimate the determination of the British

So the opening position is that both sides have a good idea where we will end up

Boris is in a strong political situation and has a mandate whereas each 27 of the EU States have their own vested interests

And the easy solution for their economies is to give the British what they want>they have lost the war over EU style Brexit

And it is now a matter of EU gracefully moving to that position>we will make it easy for them by being firm but pragmatic