Well Nigel you are hardly forwarding the discussion yourself are you?

You may be pleased to read that Phil Hogan, Ireland's EU Commissioner will make a speech today in which he is expected to say that the UK will not change it's mind over Brexit although he will go on to say:

“One thing we have already learned from Brexit is that the UK does not have a better idea. It does not have a replacement for the union as a way to improve the life quality of its citizens, its businesses and its standing in the world,” says Hogan. The “stubborn facts” overshadow the rosy future painted by Brexiters."

A pretty damning indictment.

Phil Hogan