The behaviour of the European Union in the Brexit talks shows very clearly just why it is necessary for this country to leave that body. The EU is unable to respect the sovereignty and free will of any nation that comes under its authority. Faced by a country wishing to pursue its own interests, the superstate becomes intransigent and impossible to negotiate with. In terms of normal diplomacy, the EU negotiating team's decision to raise near-impossible difficulties in the final days of bargaining is crude, ill-mannered and dangerous. To demand unfettered access to fish in British waters for ten years would be a rash and difficult demand at any stage.

Source: Daily Mail December 06, 2020 00:56 UTC