what is interesting is that
david davis spent a lot of time
in europe capitals and not in
brussels, and the reason is
pretty obvious, divide.
is he capable of dividing
europe?
martin: he is probably trying
hard and has done a real
roadshow.
he has been to every single
capital of the remaining 27
countries.
the question is, how can he
achieve that?
then you need to look at the
european union -- european
incentive to remain united.
if there is anything that you
cannot allow at this stage --
the e.u. cannot allow at this
stage is an exception where
anybody is trying to tariffs it.
if the e.u. were to allow that
at this stage, anybody else
would follow.
the french say, we want this,
and the german say, we want
that.
this would be the beginning of
the end of the european union.
this is the line of defense,