Hopes of resumption rise after EU negotiator says he will seek ‘compromises on both sides’
A major step appears to have been taken towards the resumption of the Brexit negotiations after Michel Barnier used a speech to both acknowledge the UK’s compromises and promise flexibility by the EU, in comments described as “significant” by Downing Street.
Speaking to the European parliament, the EU’s chief negotiator said a deal was “within reach” and that he would “seek the necessary compromises on both sides” should the negotiations restart, in comments clearly designed to placate the British government.
Continue reading…Hopes of resumption rise after EU negotiator says he will seek ‘compromises on both sides’A major step appears to have been taken towards the resumption of the Brexit negotiations after Michel Barnier used a speech to both acknowledge the UK’s compromises and promise flexibility by the EU, in comments described as “significant” by Downing Street.Speaking to the European parliament, the EU’s chief negotiator said a deal was “within reach” and that he would “seek the necessary compromises on both sides” should the negotiations restart, in comments clearly designed to placate the British government. Continue reading…