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Britain is doing fine being a member of the EU.  'Better the devil you know' is my opinion. If I found myself PM on June 9th I would make my first task ( after eating a croissant and drinking a double espresso) to reassure the other member states that Brexit was indeed a protest vote but that new negotiations on our membership were necessary. Through intelligent and peaceful debate ( bit worrying as TM doesn't DO debates, and let's face it, she is much more likely to be PM than me))  I would attempt to re-draw the lines that upset the Brexiteers, but then, what are they? Too many immigrants? Erm, who was your consultant in A&E last week when your child fell off the roundabout in the playground? Fishing rights? Do you think Brexit will mean we can keep all the fish? Who will buy the fish when tariffs have been put on the cost of export?  Safe travel? No, travelling and safety in travelling will be horribly curtailed. Our skies wil...

Tips on negotiation.   When emotions run high , negotiating skills drop dramatically. Be aware. When in negotiation, each party should come away with the attitude: 'I can support what you want because this isn't your deal , it's our deal.' Always strive to listen  to concerns so win, lose or draw both parties feel they have a voice, feel they have power. Try to narrow the areas of dispute. Work hard at finding a middle ground. Be specific in your agreement and the outcome of the negotiations. (In this case don't just keep saying 'Brexit means Brexit' because that doesn't really mean anything at all.) I voted Remain but am offering Mrs May this advice because I'm feeling desperate already! Delete 10 Recommend Reply