The hapless Boris Johnson sent a letter to the European Union.
Adam had the report here earlier:
Like the headline says, the TL;DR version is its laughable. But, if you want more:
- The letter begins with BJ saying the backstop is bad. Nothing new in this.
- Proposes that the EU removes it, again not a new proposal
Then it goes on to say that both sides try fix alternative arrangements by the end of a shortened transition period.
- Asks the EU to 'trust' the UK to examine alternative arrangements.
What a load of rubbish. The referendum was in 2016 and in the three years since there is no credible alternative. The border question on Ireland remains - if the UK is exiting the EU customs union then how do you avoid a border? Its a pretty simple question that after 3 years remains unanswered. 'Trust us' does not cut it, not after all this time with no credible solution.
I imagine an EU response is being crafted now. Its just a matter of phrasing "No, LOL" more politely.
