Re: Anybody seen Barmier ???
IMHO it was the EU who called it a "tunnel" - presumably because they hope to see a proverbial light at the end of it.
It seems they're here "negotiating" until Thursday after which talks will resume in Brussels.
"Both sides are seeking to keep outside commentary on the negotiation to a minimum in a sign that the talks have effectively entered a so-called “tunnel” or “submarine” phase, where the negotiators seek to hash out the final details away from the glare of the media and domestic political stakeholders."
https://www.theguardian.com/politics...ncil-president
Whatever happens we might get a hint Thusday, before (and if) the continuation moves to Brussels.