EXC: Key government committee discuss "Article 16 readiness" in a sign big clash with the EU getting closer
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The committee - which was called XO when it did Brexit Preparedness - and now known as GB(O) has Article 16 readiness on the agenda
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The committee - which was called XO when it did Brexit Preparedness - and now known as GB(O) has Article 16 readiness on the agenda
FULL STORY
news.sky.com/story/brexit-u…
2/ Sky News has also learnt cabinet ministers are discussing mid-November as a likely moment for triggering Article 16.
Number 10 says a negotiated outcome is their preference and point out Article 16 process has its limitations
Number 10 says a negotiated outcome is their preference and point out Article 16 process has its limitations
3/ Lord Frost has been holding meetings with Tory MPs to minimise opposition if A16 is triggered. "The message was: trust us" said one MP present. "They did Brexit, they know what they're doing" is the message.
4 / EU also pessimistic about Northern Ireland protocol talks, believing they are heading "into a ditch".
One plan is in the event of triggering A16 for the EU not to negotiate, but instead only to do infraction proceedings
One plan is in the event of triggering A16 for the EU not to negotiate, but instead only to do infraction proceedings
5 / Downing Street clear that negotiations can't go on forever, they put a "few weeks" timescale on it - many believe end of November is the final moment for a decision
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