Thursday, September 28, 2017

'PROGRESS' BUT NOT 'SUFFICIENT PROGRESS' IN BREXIT TALKS

The UK says there have been 'decisive steps forward' in Brexit negotiations in Brussels.

However, the EU insists 'sufficient progress' has still not been made on a number of key issues - meaning trade talks will not begin after a crucial European Council meeting in October.

Differences still remain over the Irish border, citizens' rights and a so-called 'divorce bill'.

Wrapping up the latest round of talks, the UK's Brexit Secretary David Davis insisted Theresa May's speech in Florence last week has helped.

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EU negotiator Michel Barnier says several key disagreements remain.

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