Brexit
Brexit round 2: We’re engaged
UK and EU accuse each other of perilously threatening the chances of a deal after the second round of tortuous negotiations. And its all overshadowed, but not yet eclipsed, by coronavirus.
UK and EU accuse each other of perilously threatening the chances of a deal after the second round of tortuous negotiations. And its all overshadowed, but not yet eclipsed, by coronavirus.
As part of its response to the coronavirus, the EU decided it could use its buying power to jointly procure medical equipment. Downing Street claims “the UK did not receive an invitation in time” to join for the launch in mid-March. However, here are seven ways that show the UK would have known joint procurement was being discussed from January 2020 onwards.
Coronavirus is a global crisis. But where is the leadership? Who is going to co-ordinate a global response? So far no one has stepped up.