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DOUG NICHOLLS argues that the current EU negotiating position threatens the green industrial revolution we need and undermines future productive capacity to rebuild after Covid-19

THE 11th-hour negotiations on future trade arrangements with the EU are about several political agendas.
First and foremost, the EU wants to be seen to be playing very hardball with any country that dares to leave its exclusive club.
This is because more people and countries in the EU are becoming discontent with membership, especially as it so clearly restricts their ability to rebuild post-Covid.
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