The government doesn't need any help to mess it up. They can do that all by themselves.
Also there is a world of difference between explaining the key strategic objectives in public and holding back the detailed plans for trying to agree a deal with the EU on the concessions the UK government wants.
Do you have a problem with this check list (for the government Brexit Plan) put forward by Keir Starmer and accepted by Theresa may and David Davis:
- Does it answers key questions such as whether the UK will seek to remain within the customs union and the EU single market?
- Does it give enough detail for MPs, including on the Brexit select committee chaired by Hilary Benn, to scrutinise the government’s approach?
- Does it provide enough information for the independent Office for Budget Responsibility to make detailed economic forecasts?
- Will it address the concerns of the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales?
- Does it “have enough detail to build genuine consensus”?
https://www.theguardian.com/politics...ger-article-50
After all the contradictions and off-the-cuff policy making from Davis and Johnson in recent weeks, being forced to agree and publish a strategic plan for Brexit may be the most helpful thing to happen to the government. Getting clarity on the customs union and single market would be massive - at the moment the government is doing the full Vicky Pollard. Whichever way they jump isn't going to hand any advantage to EU negotiators - just spell out the boundaries as early as possible.
