Quote Originally Posted by Hazir View Post
We're not dealing with a member state, we're dealing with a previous member state. Which is not much different than a non-member state. Everything you get will be something you have to give something back for. And if we don't like the price you're offering you won't get it. As things stand, after Brexit you have no rights, no privileges, no nothing in the EU, EEA or the customs union. What you will maybe have is an agreement with the EU about trade.
That's what negotiations are for. All that needs negotiating is what we want to give and take, the regulations etc that are typically stumbling blocks are quite easy as we start from the same position.
Oh and the Indians demand more open access for their citizens in return for a trade agreement.
Yeah which are being granted in a sensible manner and negotiations are continuing.
Quote Originally Posted by Khendraja'aro View Post
And the "negotiations with India will be more plausible"? With May having insulted the Indian PM when he asked about loosening the visa restrictions? Is this some kind of euphemism for "elephant in a china shop"?
Khen: May has insulted the Indian PM.
Times of India: UK offers liberal visa scheme for India businessmen
Indian PM Modi: "It is an honour that you chose India for your first bilateral visit outside Europe" Times of India, 9:25am IST

You spin harder than my tumble dryer.