3 reasons why I accepted invitation from
@DExEUgov
to join its technical experts gp:
- quest for alternative arrangements to backstop is written into WithdrawalAgmt
- HMG needs to be more informed on NI research & views
- won't infringe academic freedom 🧐
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@hayward_katy
@DExEUgov
all realism to be applauded.
Breaking: The European Commission is due to publish shortly its version of the so-called Mapping Exercise on North-South cooperation which largely informed the evolution of the UK-EU Joint Report, the Backstop and the Withdrawal Agreement
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@hayward_katy
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Delighted to see you in there! Genuine expertise is a precious commodity.
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@hayward_katy
@DExEUgov
Delighted to hear it. Research-informed public policy is critical. You’re just the person to do it.
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@hayward_katy
@DExEUgov
Reason 4. I am a rent-seeker so always attracted to public sector work.
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@hayward_katy
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It appear that they are looking at trade only. Is not the cross border services and institutions the really difficult part plus the number of crossings. So many lives are lived working and sleeping either side, they are the people who will fight u.
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@hayward_katy
@DExEUgov
Best news of the month! So glad to hear this Katy.. and well done to DExEU
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@hayward_katy
@DExEUgov
Well, God help you if one of Michael “We’ve had enough of experts” Gove, Sajid “Just throw money at the problem” Javid or Boris “F**k business!” Johnson get the keys to No. 10.
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@iwitteronandon
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Pack a mallet, you may need to use it generously on some UK politicians... 😉
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