Hopes of a Brexit trade accord increase as EU ‘leans on’ Michel Barnier to make progress and Ursula von der Leyen is now ‘keen to unblock things’ but No10 warns no deal exit is ‘underpriced’ Trade talks between the UK and the EU remain ongoing but are still deadlocked Ursula von der Leyen is now … Read more
The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier said ‘we are far from the take it or leave it moment’ as he resumed make-or-break Brexit talks with Lord Frost today. Mr Barnier arrived in London last night as both sides scramble to hash out a deal on future trading arrangements before Britain leaves the transition period in … Read more
Hopes of Brexit breakthrough rise as Michel Barnier meets EU fishing ministers and will come to London TONIGHT for talks Michel Barnier said he will travel to London this evening to resume trade talks Face-to-face talks were suspended after EU official tested positive for Covid Talks expected to take place over this weekend as hopes … Read more
Michel Barnier today said the EU and the UK are ‘redoubling our efforts’ to strike a post-Brexit trade deal amid signs Joe Biden’s US election win has sparked a fresh negotiating push. The EU’s chief negotiator said he was ‘happy to be back in London’ as he arrived for talks this morning and set out … Read more
Michel Barnier ‘blocks British demands for Boris Johnson to negotiate directly with Ursula von der Leyen’ as Brexit trade negotiations stall ahead of talks resuming in London next week Post-Brexit trade deal negotiations still deadlocked between Brussels and Britain Next round of formal talks due to begin in London next week as clock ticks down … Read more
Are Brexit trade talks on the brink of collapse? Britain and EU fail to close gaps over fishing rights and state aid with Michel Barnier vowing that Brussels is ‘prepared for all scenarios’ Breakthrough continues to elude UK and the EU during post-Brexit trade talks But Lord Frost and Michel Barnier expected to recommend that … Read more
Michel Barnier offers the UK a Brexit olive branch and finally admits there will have to be ‘compromises on both sides’ for a trade deal to be agreed as he warns ‘time is running out’ Trade talks currently on life support after UK and EU both refused to give ground UK said it will only … Read more
EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has warned EU leaders to stand firm over a Brexit trade deal and seek further UK concessions amid fears that talks could be blown out of the water by French President Emmanuel Macron. Mr Barnier met UK counterpart Lord Frost in London this morning for a planned short meeting before … Read more
Michel Barnier urges French to back down in Brexit battle over fishing rights… but they REFUSE to budge French officials refused to back down over access to UK fishing waters yesterday European affairs minister said: ‘Our fishermen will not be a bargaining chip’ Brussels negotiator Michel Barnier said it was not ‘feasible’ for European trawlers … Read more
Race for a Brexit deal: Michel Barnier rushes to London TONIGHT ahead of tomorrow’s crunch talks with Lord Frost as both sides battle for a breakthrough before Boris Johnson’s deadline next week Michel Barnier arriving in London this evening for talks with Lord Frost tomorrow Negotiations intensifying ahead of Boris Johnson’s deadline set for next … Read more