In the UK, it’s not fashionable to look across the Channel to see what the EU27 are saying. That’s a shame, as people might recognise a familiar refrain: EU27 sources now say their governments do not want to be seen preparing for a no-deal outcome, because they don’t want the UK to think it’s viable – but they know that also means the EU27 would not be ready for it, so there’s extra pressure to avoid one.