One of those words with multiple meanings. But which one should be applicable to Michael Gove who negotiated the GB border and now wants to discuss again to have an extension of the grace period until 2023? Yes, the same one who was in a hurry to leave the EU in the middle of a pandemic.

Pet

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pet

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/feb/02/northern-ireland-leaders-to-discuss-brexit-tensions-with-uk-and-eu