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Adam Payne
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Labour spox on Brexit talks with HMG:

"Today both sets of negotiating teams met for four and a half hours in the Cabinet Office for detailed technical discussions

"These talks are continuing and the teams are planning to meet again"

Starmer & Long-Bailey represented Labour
Downing St issues a similar statement on "productive" talks

"The Government & the Opposition hope to meet again tomorrow for further work"

David Lidington, Steve Barclay, Julian Smith, Greg Clark & Gavin Barwell represented HMG. Sarnies, fruit and biscuits served to attendees.
I’m advised “not to get over excited” about talks between HMG and Labour. Doesn’t sound like a great deal of progress has been made.
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Here’s plan for tonight in Brussels. May to arrive at 17:00 local time before a working dinner with EU leaders at 18:30. Press conference later tonight (or tomorrow morning) once there’s an agreement on A50 extension.
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