text: Cumbrian,
  
  You may be correct to some extent but, on balance, I think the factors I described prevail.
  
  I'm sure that the Irish Republic, Denmark and important elements in other Atlantic and Mediterranean-bordering countries hope that a 'soft' Brexit is achieved in the end (Even there, however, what may be perceived as English arrogance will prove to be a barrier.  In Central Europe, by contrast, several countries will have their own list of demands to make of the UK regarding open borders migration etc. which the UK Government will find it very hard to satisfy or find acceptable compromises regarding.