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Let's come back to this point
We're at a block at Art.50 and have been for some time
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We're at a block at Art.50 and have been for some time
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That block mostly consists of the Irish backstop, plus assorted governance issues (including the role of the ECJ)
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Since March, we've not seen any real mvt on these points, esp Irish dimension
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Since it's a thing once again, let's talk Art.50 extension:
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So this is one of a group of means of lengthening the Brexit (in the largest sense) process
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However, it's very particular, because it involves lengthening the period that the UK is a member of the EU
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Right. Decent seat, and all set for some live-tweeting from #NIBrexit 
A reminder that the programme is here: ukandeu.ac.uk/event/brexit-a… and live-streaming is here: facebook.com/TheUKinaChangi…
You'll also want the @UKandEU report that goes with all this: ukandeu.ac.uk/uk-and-ireland…
A thread on how the Art.50 talks might move on:
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So we now have some sense of where next sides are on all the major issues: Phase 1, transition and the New Relationship. Sure, it's patchy but we know considerable more than we di
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Rather than break things down in huge detail, let's take a more practical approach and think what needs to be done and when
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