> Sure - but the converse - punishing them for leaving In what world is punishing having a worst deal that they have now because they don't have the duties? A

> Sure - but the converse - punishing them for leaving In what world is punishing having a worst deal that they have now because they don't have the duties? And yes, you talk about mutual beneficial union, that is not what UK wants Do you have read your link? Because it says that the contagion will happen if there is a good deal with UK. Just the contrary you say