Tuesday, May 2, 2017

UK DISMISSES BREXIT TALKS 'GOSSIP'

UK government sources say they will not be drawn into a 'briefing war' with the European Commission over Brexit negotiations.

It follows claims in German media that a dinner in London last week saw UK Prime Minister Theresa May and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker fall out over how Brexit talks will proceed.

EU sources leaked details of the dinner and suggested Mrs May has a lack of understanding about upcoming talks.

Downing Street is dismissing the reports as 'gossip'.

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage says leaks from Brussels will be counter-productive.

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Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage says leaks from Mr Juncker's team will be counter-productive.

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