Desperate times and desperate measures: could the UK force the EU to negotiate before Article 50 is triggered?

Many on the British side have suggested initial deals should be hammered out before the Article 50 process begins. However, France and Germany are set against early negotiations and now appear to welcome Brexit as an opportunity to pursue greater EU integration. Sean Swan argues that, with strong and coherent leadership, Britain could potentially use this enthusiasm in its favour and refuse to trigger Article 50 until the EU agrees to initial negotiations.