EUROPEAN Commission spokeswoman Natasha Bertaud has expressed regret at the “loss” of Ivan Rogers, Britain’s ambassador to the European Union.
Her compliments to his professionalism and knowledge may be entirely sincere, but assessment of him as a “tough” negotiator is not easily confirmed by results.
Rogers stood alongside David Cameron during his plea to Brussels for “reforms” to Britain’s relationship with the EU. Lavish promises were followed by modest proposals and, in finality, much ado about nothing.
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