MvdV> Now that most of Boris Johnson's options have been blocked, my guess is MvdV> that he will try to revive the "North Ireland status aparte" scenario. MvdV> A border in the Irish Sea was proposed before, but blocked by the DUP. MvdV> Theresa May needed the support of the DUP for a majority in parliament. MvdV> But Johnson has no majority even with DUP support, so he does not need MvdV> them anymore.
MvdV> It may be the only way out other than a no-deal. So maybe with the MvdV> clock ticking and the EU unwilling to grant another extension, those MvdV> against a border in the Irish Sea may be persuaded to accept it as the MvdV> lesser evil in the last minute.
MvdV> Just my guess...
Well, it's what the media here are suggesting and have been for several days. It's no secret! :-)
David
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