There is a decision that a Conservative minister – one that is well acquainted with both the responsibilities of office and the realities of our relationship with the EU – will eventually face.
Some parliamentary colleagues, voices in the media and Nigel Farage will demand a particular course of action that you know is not in the national interest. But objecting vociferously is not in your personal interests (there are precedents that spring to mind). You might be able to fudge the issue by either sitting out this particular battle or giving the impression of having been thwarted. Yes, yes, of course you are right, Sir Bill and I would have done exactly as you suggest but for the civil service/parliament/the Remainer blob (delete as applicable).
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