Boris Johnson To Angela Merkel: Brexit Deal ‘Essentially Impossible’
Hopes for a Brexit deal faded on Tuesday after Boris Johnson reportedly told Angela Merkel that a divorce settlement (if you will) is "essentially impossible".
During a call with the German Chancellor, Johnson blamed the EU's recalcitrance. Merkel insisted that Northern Ireland remain in the EU customs union. That, combined with what Boris charges is Brussels' unwillingness to engage him (an extremely ironic contention coming from Johnson), means a deal is likely out of the question.
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It seems that Boris negotiates a little like our ex-soviet friends. Bully everyone and then blame them when you don’t get your own way. Finally some sanity from the EU. This new UK election will be acrimonious.