Iain Duncan Smith said the plans, which he discussed with EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier in a private meeting yesterday, required “goodwill and cooperation” but no “special measures” such as new technology – as is currently proposed by Theresa May’s Chequers plan. Mr Duncan Smith said Mr Barnier would “listen to ideas from all sides” […]
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‘We will see food rotting at ports’: Retail industry issues stark warning to May and Barnier over no deal Brexit
Shutterstock Britain will see “food rotting at ports,” unable to be transported to shops and the consumers who need it if the UK falls to avoid a cliff edge Brexit, a major industry body has warned. In a letter to Prime Minister Theresa May and chief EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, the British Retail Consortium (BRC), […]
Barnier: No Brexit transition deal unless UK accepts EU courts
Thomson Reuters EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said the UK must accept the European Court of Justice’s authority during any transition deal. Comments follow several days of talks between EU and British negotiators, after which a senior EU official called the UK’s position a “fantasy.” BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier warned Britain […]
Farage faces-off with Barnier: A look back at Nigel's clashes with EU bigwigs
Nigel Farage has been ruled out, crossed off, and repeatedly ignored during Brexit negotiations, but the man who drew up the blueprint for Britain’s exit from the European Union is finally getting his chance to be heard. Read more The former UKIP leader entered a showdown with Brussels’ chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier on Monday, […]
Egos & in-fighting: Cracks reported in EU’s Brexit front with leaders ‘not happy’ about Barnier
Published time: 20 Dec, 2017 12:33 Edited time: 20 Dec, 2017 12:34 The “colossal ego” of chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier is said to be angering other EU officials, after the French politician slammed UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s trade deal hopes, despite reportedly being warned not to. On Monday, Barnier revealed – seemingly without […]