MV>> Forget about the formalties. It is over. The UK is out of the EU. MV>> They have burned their bridges.
JD> No formalities. It is the legalities that count. The UK has not yet JD> announced that it is leaving.
Nevertheless, next wednesday the leaders of he 27 remaining countries will meet. For the first time WITHOUT the UK.
JD> it has only announced the result of a referendum. Have you now JD> turned into a believer?
The fact is that the UK is no longer welcome at EU meetings. The divorce papers have not yet been filed, but the marriage is over. No more nookie nookie.
The idea that the whole thing can still blow over is wishfull thinking.