Dither and fudge

This is becoming ridiculous.  It is now 23 months since the Brexit referendum and the government has yet to decide what it wants in terms of customs arrangements.  It has failed to agree upon either of the two latest options. neither of which is likely to command the support of parliament and neither of which is any case acceptable to the rest of the EU.  It is also extremely doubtful that either option could be implemented by the end of 2020 when the transitional phase is due to expire.

But, still, the Prime Minister kicks the can down the road:

Theresa May has divided her cabinet into two groups to fight out their differences over Britain’s post-Brexit customs arrangements, intensifying speculation that she is preparing to delay her decision on the issue.

No 10 sources confirmed that the prime minister had formed the working groups, which would report back on her preferred customs partnership model and the maximum-facilitation option at next Tuesday’s meeting of her inner Brexit cabinet.

Her senior ministers are split over how Britain should manage its customs arrangements with the European Union after it leaves the bloc, with the issue threatening to divide the cabinet and the Tory party itself.

Does anyone in government consider the needs of the country?  Or is it just personal and party survival and ambition?