You can rely on the Buffoon.

[JohnD]

"Boris Johnson spent the general election campaign saying there was “absolutely zero” chance that Britain and the EU would not agree a trade deal by his self-imposed deadline of December 2020, but on Tuesday something changed.

Rather than sticking to his script, the prime minister told BBC’s Breakfast programme that it was only “epically likely” that a deal would be in place, admitting one could not account for “a complete failure of common sense”.

It is a curious change of tone. Mr Johnson’s previous categoric assertion that a deal would be done in 11 months was intended to close down speculation about what he would do in the event of a “no trade deal” Brexit on January 1 2021.

Now he will have stoked business concerns that such an outcome, with Britain trading on World Trade Organization terms, is again a possibility. Tariffs, quotas, paperwork and queues at Dover won’t make it a very happy new year for business."

https://www.ft.com/content/1b4305de-36c3-11ea-a6d3-9a26f8c3cba4

 

[JP_]

Boris Johnson is no fool. Look, he's 55 years old, and wants at least another 5 years in his cushty job. If he pushes Brexit through quickly, he will either be replaced as no longer needed, or sacked when the fit his the shan. Either way, he'll be out of a job and might not make the House of Lords, which is his ultimate goal in life. So he will string it all out until at least 2025, maybe a little longer.

 

[Lower]

Is there a significant difference between 'epically lightly' and 'absolutely zero'?

That really is semantics.

 

[JohnD]

"Absolutely zero" is a form of words to mean something is certain to happen. Like "die in a ditch."

However we all know that nothing Buffoon says is to be trusted, so he feels the need to bolster his empty promises with meaningless hyperbole.

Does the date "31st October" ring any bells?
https://www.theguardian.com/politic...ossible-to-achieve-brexit-on-31-october-video

Does the figure "£350 million a week" seem familiar?

Do you remember Buffoon talking about Turkey joining the EU?
https://www.theguardian.com/politic...ies-issuing-turkey-warning-in-brexit-campaign

He is already backing down on his latest assurance.

 

[Notch7]

Is there a significant difference between 'epically lightly' and 'absolutely zero'?

That really is semantics.

Who cares, there is zero chance of a meaningful deal.

All that will happen is a barebones deal that will only pass if its in the EUs favour.
Johnson will capitulate at each stage whilst telling the public how tough and great he is doing.

Most likely is fishing first, since the that will be tricky and the EUbwant to bank a win before LPF.

There wont be a services FTA, and once the deadline passes the EU will probably refuse to negotiate anything.

On 1st Feb the EU will hold all the cards.
And brexit failure will begin.