6. You& #39;ve been able to grunt about "WTO rules" for the last five years, which got you this far, but come January, the fantasy is tested by reality - and with a dysfunctional customs administration, completely unprepared for the task, it& #39;d be helpful if we could have some answers.

7. It& #39;s kind of important now since the Chancellor Sunak appears to be throwing money around like candy. Superficially appealing though it may sound, it& #39;s kinda contingent on the UK being able to pay for it by way of making and exporting stuff.

8. One could very easily conclude that the Tories simply haven& #39;t the first idea what they& #39;re doing, and haven& #39;t even begun to understand the dynamics or the complexity of trade. I& #39;ve been watching closely for any sign of intelligent life but the trade minister is Liz Truss.

9. It is perhaps impertinent of me, but might I suggest we leave the Americans to get on with their little mid life crisis and have a debate about this instead since we have less than six months before the shit hits the fan?