Micheal Martin emphasized that the EU seeks a better UK relationship but rejects the idea of the UK cherry-picking aspects of Brexit negotiations. He stated, "The EU wants a good and warm relationship with the UK, but it would not offer an a la carte menu from which Sir Keir can pick and choose." This highlights the EU's firm stance against selective engagement in post-Brexit discussions.
He noted that Brexit had negatively impacted relations between the UK and Ireland, indicating, "Brexit is the reason for the deterioration in relations. We would like to have an ease of trading relationships. But it has to be mutually beneficial." This statement underscores the complexities of navigating trade post-Brexit.
On potential improvements in trading relations, Mr. Martin reflected on revising sanitary and phytosanitary rules, saying, "Everybody talks about being in favour of reducing red tape and bureaucracy around trade. I think there are easy wins here." This suggests a possibility for enhancing trading terms if the UK is willing to cooperate.
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