I'm sure that, given the EU is a little frightened of a 'no deal' exit, leaving that option on the table would strengthen our position in any future negotiations.
There's a Bulgarian shop in the local town. We often call in to buy sausage, ham and pastries. My wife is particularly fond of the marinated herrings that they stock.
With Kelly out, I think we will set up defensively and try to score on the break. This usually results in inviting pressure on us and often this leads to a loss.