Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen will discuss the state of post-Brexit trade talks in a crunch phone call this evening. The Prime Minister is expected to speak to the President of the European Commission at 7pm UK time. The conversation has been billed as a ‘stocktake’ rather than the moment of breakthrough or … Read more
‘There is a path to a deal’: Ursula von der Leyen raises hopes of the UK and the EU striking a post-Brexit trade accord but warns the crunch issue of fishing rights may NEVER be resolved Ursula von der Leyen said the path to a post-Brexit trade deal is ‘very narrow’ European Commission chief said … Read more
Ursula von der Leyen hailed ‘movement’ in the Brexit talks today amid hopes that a deal could be struck as early as this week. The EU commission president said the discussions were in the ‘very last mile’ amid claims that both sides have given ground on so-called ‘level playing field’ rules. Addressing an online conference, … Read more
Ursula von der Leyen has told European leaders a no deal Brexit is now more likely than the EU and the UK agreeing a trade accord. The President of the European Commission gave a 10-minute briefing on the state of the talks to leaders at the end of an all-night European Council summit in Brussels. … Read more
Boris Johnson will confront Ursula von der Leyen with ‘political realities’ at a crunch dinner tonight in a last-ditch bid to salvage a Brexit trade deal. The PM is preparing for a make-or-break moment with the EU commission president, amid warnings from both sides that a collapse in talks is now the most likely outcome. … Read more
Boris Johnson will fly to Brussels tonight in a last-ditch bid to salvage a Brexit trade deal. In a dramatic intervention, the Prime Minister will try to thrash out the framework of a deal over dinner with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. It comes on the eve of a crunch EU summit in … Read more
Boris Johnson will travel to Brussels tomorrow for showdown Brexit trade talks with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. Downing Street confirmed the trip this evening with the Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission due to meet for dinner to try to get an accord over the line. Ms von der Leyen … Read more
What are the sticking points in Brexit talks? FISHING The UK has insisted that it will take back control of its coastal waters from the end of the transition period. But the EU was demanding its fleets maintain previous levels of access – with Emmanuel Macron under particular pressure from the French fishing industry. … Read more
Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to ‘redouble efforts’ to reach a trade deal and signed off on talks continuing next week. The Prime Minister told his Brussels counterpart that there remained ‘significant differences’ in the UK-EU negotiations. He said the two sides differ on their positions over fishing … Read more
Boris Johnson will phone European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen today to ‘take stock’ of Brexit progress ahead of critical negotiations next week. The Prime Minister and Ms Von der Leyen still need to overcome ‘wide divergences’ to avoid a No Deal, according to the top negotiators for Britain and the Bloc. Briefings between … Read more