Who would have thought that this could happen? Following #Brexit, the exports from #Britain to the #EU have plunged by 68% year on year. The main reason for this is a lack in personnel for border controls in Britain. Fishermen complain that the new trade rules will ruin them. And imports are expected to plunge with the introduction of import checks come July.

The #splendidisolation that cynical #Tories sold you. Stronger together versus national egocentrism, anyone? https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/feb/06/fury-at-gove-as-exports-to-eu-slashed-by-68-since-brexit