Twonk Brexit

There is an episode of Red Dwarf, I think I have mentioned it before, where the plot line was that Red Dwarf was a video game, and Rimmer had been playing the "twonk" version of it.

Well, the UK is playing the twonk version of Brexit.

Or, being very, very stupid.

Yesterday, Johnson, in and interview with Robert Peston, suggested that the financial settlement could be reduced from £39 billion to £9 billion, in the event of a no deal.

This is not true.

The financial settlement is our outstanding debt for remaining dent of agreements, schemes and activities we committed to whilst a member of the EU. Like if you decide to leave a gym halfway through the year, you have to keep paying until the commitment is over. The same here.

The interview was for the domestic audience, but Europe can watch news channels, and although not surprsed by Johnson playing to the cheap seats, they will be concerned he is doing it so close to the extended Brexit date.

Lets cut to the chase, breaking an international treaty commitment and showing the world as a nation we are untrustworthy, just at the time we will have to negotiate around 70 new trade deals showing that our word is still our bond, is not a good look.

In fact its dreadful.

But does Johnson really care?? Does it matter, as the damage is being done, out reputation being trashed in order we can destroy our own economy.

But that is the reality of Brexit.