Was all of this planned?

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Brexit happened. The only way to undo it is for the U.K. to re-apply for membership.

What may happen is that the transition period could be extended, but this was likely to happen anyway even without Covid-19. Actually, now Johnson can do it without losing face.

@ghost-of-a-duke said
No.

We are however planning to have you committed.

I am always the chess champion at the institution.

@who-keres said
I am always the chess champion at the institution.

Unlikely sir, you'll be sharing a cell with Hannibal Lecter.

Good luck.

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Absolutely.
There will be no time to negotiate the post exit agreement.
As an additional note, the lead negotiator for the EU tested positive.