BREAKING. No10 on #Brexit: “We have studied carefully the statement by Barnier to the European Parliament this morning. His words are authoritative".
“The PM and Michael Gove have both made clear in recent days that a fundamental change in approach was needed from the EU".
“The PM and Michael Gove have both made clear in recent days that a fundamental change in approach was needed from the EU".
2. No10: “Lord Frost discussed the implications of this statement and the state of play with Mr Barnier earlier today. On the basis of that conversation we are ready to WELCOME the EU team to London to resume negotiations later this week. We've jointly agreed a set of principles"
3. No10: "We note that Mr Barnier set out the principles that the EU has brought to this negotiation, and that he also acknowledged the UK’s established red lines. It is clear that significant gaps remain between our positions in the most difficult areas"
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4. No10: "But we are ready, with the EU, to see if it is possible to bridge them in intensive talks. For our part, we remain clear that the best & most established means of regulating the relationship between 2 sovereign and autonomous parties is one based on a FTA".
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5. No10: “As both sides have made clear, it takes two to reach an agreement. It is entirely possible that negotiations will not succeed. If so, the UK will end the transition period on Australia terms and will prosper in doing so".
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6. No10: “It is essential now that UK businesses, hauliers, and travellers prepare actively for the end of the transition period, since change is coming, whether an agreement is reached or not.”
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