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Boris Johnson appears to be on the brink of reaching a Brexit deal after making major concessions to EU demands over the Irish border.
Jacob Rees-Mogg, the leader of the Commons, has told MPs that he is not yet in a position to confirm whether or not there will be an emergency sitting on Saturday. Referring to the talks in Brussels, he said:
The issue there is that a Saturday sitting is an extremely unusual process dependent on events, but the events that may require that Saturday sitting have not yet reached their fruition. And it is only after that point has been reached that it would be sensible to confirm what exactly will be happening on Saturday, but of course it will be my aim to bring an announcement to the house as soon as possible with that regard.
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister, said that it is “not sustainable” for Westminster to refuse Scotland another independence referendum. In her speech closing the SNP conference she said that the Brexit plan being proposed by Boris Johnson was particularly unfair to Scotland because it would be the only part of the UK being taken out of the EU against its will. (See 5pm.) She confirmed that she would formally ask the UK government before the end of this year for permission to hold a new independence referendum (a requirement for a referendum to have legal force). And she claimed that Westminster politicians were starting to accept a referendum would have to take place. She said:
The Westminster refusal [to allow a referendum] is not sustainable.
We can already see the cracks appearing.
The Labour leaderships in London and Wales have recognised our right to choose.
They make Scottish Labour look even more ridiculous than normal.
The other parties are so lacking in confidence that a referendum can be blocked that they’re now trying to rig the question.
Just like us, they know there is going to be a referendum.
And they know that when there is, Scotland will choose independence ...
Some polls suggest that an election might result in a hung parliament.
The SNP will never put the Tories into power.
But I have a message for any Westminster party that wants SNP support.
If you don’t respect Scotland’s right to choose our own future at a time of our own choosing, don’t even bother picking up the phone.
Extinction Rebellion has said it will fight a ban on activists protesting in London in court, as the capital’s mayor, a key ally of the police, distanced himself from the crackdown.
The governor of the Bank of England has warned that the global financial system is backing carbon-producing projects that will raise the temperature of the planet by over 4C – more than double the pledge to limit increases to well below 2% contained in the Paris agreement.
That’s all from me for today.
Thanks for the comments.
From ITV’s Paul Brand
🚨 BREAKING: Chair of ERG @SteveBakerHW leaves Downing Street after 80 mins saying they’ve had “very constructive talks with the government... I am optimistic that it is possible to reach a tolerable deal that I am able to vote for”. ERG are on board as it stands.🚨
Here is the Times’ Kenny Farquharson on Nicola Sturgeon’s speech.Here is the Times’ Kenny Farquharson on Nicola Sturgeon’s speech.
A finely crafted speech, generous in spirit. But this was Nicola Sturgeon treading water. No big reveal on strategy. The polls may be shifting, the argument may be turning, but the SNP is no closer to a new referendum on independence.A finely crafted speech, generous in spirit. But this was Nicola Sturgeon treading water. No big reveal on strategy. The polls may be shifting, the argument may be turning, but the SNP is no closer to a new referendum on independence.
Here are more quotes from what Leo Varadkar said to reporters in Ireland. He said:Here are more quotes from what Leo Varadkar said to reporters in Ireland. He said:
I’m going to get a briefing this evening. The situation may have changed in the past few hours but the gap was still quite wide on the issue of customs.I’m going to get a briefing this evening. The situation may have changed in the past few hours but the gap was still quite wide on the issue of customs.
Asked about the potential for an extension to article 50, he said:Asked about the potential for an extension to article 50, he said:
If we can get to an agreement on Thursday or Friday and if the House of Commons is able to vote in favour in an indicative vote in favour of that agreement on Saturday, it may not even be necessary to consider an extension, but it’s too early to make an assessment at this stage.If we can get to an agreement on Thursday or Friday and if the House of Commons is able to vote in favour in an indicative vote in favour of that agreement on Saturday, it may not even be necessary to consider an extension, but it’s too early to make an assessment at this stage.
While there was a gap, Varadkar said he and Johnson had agreed a landing zone at their three-hour meeting in Wirral last Thursday.While there was a gap, Varadkar said he and Johnson had agreed a landing zone at their three-hour meeting in Wirral last Thursday.
What I said last week was that I saw a pathway towards agreement and there is a difference between a pathway and agreement. What we discussed was those key stumbling blocks – consent and democracy, customs and the wider issues of the north-south east-west relationship.What I said last week was that I saw a pathway towards agreement and there is a difference between a pathway and agreement. What we discussed was those key stumbling blocks – consent and democracy, customs and the wider issues of the north-south east-west relationship.
I think we had a broad meeting of minds and landing zone in mind, but actually turning that into a legal agreement is a different thing, and that’s the kind of work that is under way.I think we had a broad meeting of minds and landing zone in mind, but actually turning that into a legal agreement is a different thing, and that’s the kind of work that is under way.
Here is the full text of Nicola Sturgeon’s speech to the SNP conference.Here is the full text of Nicola Sturgeon’s speech to the SNP conference.
And here are the main points.And here are the main points.
Sturgeon confirmed that before the end of this year she would ask the UK government to approve another independence referendum. She said a vote for independence had to be legal.Sturgeon confirmed that before the end of this year she would ask the UK government to approve another independence referendum. She said a vote for independence had to be legal.
The process by which we choose Scotland’s future must be capable of actually achieving independence.The process by which we choose Scotland’s future must be capable of actually achieving independence.
It must allow majority support to be expressed clearly and unambiguously.It must allow majority support to be expressed clearly and unambiguously.
It must be legal.It must be legal.
And it must have the recognition of the international community.And it must have the recognition of the international community.
Why?Why?
Because our job is not just to deliver a referendum.Because our job is not just to deliver a referendum.
Our job is to deliver independenceOur job is to deliver independence
She said the Brexit plan being proposed by Boris Johnson was particularly disadvantageous to Scotland.She said the Brexit plan being proposed by Boris Johnson was particularly disadvantageous to Scotland.
If there is to be a deal, it seems inevitable that it will include a process to allow Northern Ireland to decide if and for how long it will stay aligned to the single market and customs union.If there is to be a deal, it seems inevitable that it will include a process to allow Northern Ireland to decide if and for how long it will stay aligned to the single market and customs union.
And that’s exactly as it should be.And that’s exactly as it should be.
But think about what that will mean.But think about what that will mean.
Wales will have voted to leave.Wales will have voted to leave.
England will have voted to leave.England will have voted to leave.
Northern Ireland will be given a say over its future.Northern Ireland will be given a say over its future.
Scotland will be the only country in the UK to be taken out of the EU against our will and with no say over our future relationship with Europe.Scotland will be the only country in the UK to be taken out of the EU against our will and with no say over our future relationship with Europe.
She insisted that the SNP would reject not just the politics of Johnson/Trump-style “crude populism”, but its methods too.She insisted that the SNP would reject not just the politics of Johnson/Trump-style “crude populism”, but its methods too.
Politics today is dominated – in too many countries – by strongman leaders with inflated egos and an overbearing sense of entitlement ...Politics today is dominated – in too many countries – by strongman leaders with inflated egos and an overbearing sense of entitlement ...
We oppose the politics of Johnson and Trump.We oppose the politics of Johnson and Trump.
But let us be clear today that we reject their methods too.But let us be clear today that we reject their methods too.
Crude populism tramples on the rights of minorities and tears at the very fabric of our democracy.Crude populism tramples on the rights of minorities and tears at the very fabric of our democracy.
That is not for us.That is not for us.
That is not who we are.That is not who we are.
She said the SNP would reject Vote Leave’s tactics in the independence campaign.She said the SNP would reject Vote Leave’s tactics in the independence campaign.
We will win our independence.We will win our independence.
But not the Brexit way.But not the Brexit way.
Not by undermining democracy, demonising those who disagree, and plastering lies on the side of a bus.Not by undermining democracy, demonising those who disagree, and plastering lies on the side of a bus.
We will win by inspiring and persuading.We will win by inspiring and persuading.
So let us resolve today that how we campaign for independence will always reflect the open, tolerant, inclusive and democratic nation we are determined to build.So let us resolve today that how we campaign for independence will always reflect the open, tolerant, inclusive and democratic nation we are determined to build.
She said Scotland was large enough to be a successful independent country.She said Scotland was large enough to be a successful independent country.
Seven out of the ten wealthiest developed countries are of a size similar to or smaller than Scotland.Seven out of the ten wealthiest developed countries are of a size similar to or smaller than Scotland.
From Luxembourg to Ireland from Austria to Switzerland and Norway, countries of our size lead the world.From Luxembourg to Ireland from Austria to Switzerland and Norway, countries of our size lead the world.
And they tend to be happier as well.And they tend to be happier as well.
Eight out of ten of the world’s happiest countries have populations similar to or smaller than ours.Eight out of ten of the world’s happiest countries have populations similar to or smaller than ours.
She said if the SNP won the 2021 Holyrood elections it would expand childcare into the school holidays for primary pupils from the poorest backgrounds.She said if the SNP won the 2021 Holyrood elections it would expand childcare into the school holidays for primary pupils from the poorest backgrounds.
She said the Scottish government would legislate to offer more protection to the victims of domestic violence.She said the Scottish government would legislate to offer more protection to the victims of domestic violence.
We need to change the reality that for women and their children, often the only way to escape an abuser is to flee their home.We need to change the reality that for women and their children, often the only way to escape an abuser is to flee their home.
For too many, that results in the victims of abuse becoming homeless.For too many, that results in the victims of abuse becoming homeless.
So I can announce today that within this parliamentary term, we will introduce a new law to establish emergency protective orders.So I can announce today that within this parliamentary term, we will introduce a new law to establish emergency protective orders.
It should not be the victims of abuse who lose their homes, it should be the perpetrators.It should not be the victims of abuse who lose their homes, it should be the perpetrators.
And these orders will help to ensure that is the case.And these orders will help to ensure that is the case.
She announced £27m in funding for schemes to promote walking and cycling. This came in a passage in which she praised the teenage climate change campaigner Greta Thunberg and said the government had a “moral obligation” to leave a healthy planet for the next generation.She announced £27m in funding for schemes to promote walking and cycling. This came in a passage in which she praised the teenage climate change campaigner Greta Thunberg and said the government had a “moral obligation” to leave a healthy planet for the next generation.
From HuffPost’s Arj SinghFrom HuffPost’s Arj Singh
DUP will not back a Brexit deal if Boris Johnson makes more concessions to the EU. Source tells me: "We will not be going more or giving more. Difficult times ahead.”https://t.co/0ZoSgvKdPlDUP will not back a Brexit deal if Boris Johnson makes more concessions to the EU. Source tells me: "We will not be going more or giving more. Difficult times ahead.”https://t.co/0ZoSgvKdPl
Here are the full quotes from Leo Varakdar when he spoke to journalists a few minutes ago. He said:Here are the full quotes from Leo Varakdar when he spoke to journalists a few minutes ago. He said:
I have to go back to the office now and get a briefing from Brussels but the initial indications are that we are making progress, that the negotiations are moving in the right direction but whether we will be able to conclude or revise a withdrawal agreement which is, after all, an international treaty, in time for the summit on Thursday, that is as of now unclear ...I have to go back to the office now and get a briefing from Brussels but the initial indications are that we are making progress, that the negotiations are moving in the right direction but whether we will be able to conclude or revise a withdrawal agreement which is, after all, an international treaty, in time for the summit on Thursday, that is as of now unclear ...
The prime minister said to me if we could come to an agreement between the EU and the UK, I think he was confident he could get it through the House of Commons. Of course there are a few hurdles between now and then. First we have to come to an agreement at negotiator level, then it has to be agreed at European council and third by the House of Commons. So a few more hurdles to get over.The prime minister said to me if we could come to an agreement between the EU and the UK, I think he was confident he could get it through the House of Commons. Of course there are a few hurdles between now and then. First we have to come to an agreement at negotiator level, then it has to be agreed at European council and third by the House of Commons. So a few more hurdles to get over.
More from Leo Varadkar.More from Leo Varadkar.
BREAKING: Taoiseach says gap is "still quite wide," particularly on the issue of customs.BREAKING: Taoiseach says gap is "still quite wide," particularly on the issue of customs.
Leo Varadkar, the Irish taoiseach (prime minister), has been speaking to journalists. He was meant to be talking about a new road in County Mayo, but obviously Brexit came up. These are from Laura Kuenssberg and John Campbell from the BBC.Leo Varadkar, the Irish taoiseach (prime minister), has been speaking to journalists. He was meant to be talking about a new road in County Mayo, but obviously Brexit came up. These are from Laura Kuenssberg and John Campbell from the BBC.
Varadkar - 'the initial indications are, we are making progress' 'whether we will be able to conclude...in time for summit on Thursday that is as of now unclear'Varadkar - 'the initial indications are, we are making progress' 'whether we will be able to conclude...in time for summit on Thursday that is as of now unclear'
After much talk about roads in Mayo Varadkar tells us he’s not really up to speed on the latest in Brussels but will find out when he’s back in the office.After much talk about roads in Mayo Varadkar tells us he’s not really up to speed on the latest in Brussels but will find out when he’s back in the office.
Nicola Sturgeon has just finished her SNP conference speech. She was relaxed and jokey, enjoying numerous ovations, despite not actually saying much new about the central question of independence.Nicola Sturgeon has just finished her SNP conference speech. She was relaxed and jokey, enjoying numerous ovations, despite not actually saying much new about the central question of independence.
She confirmed that she would ask the Westminster government for the legal powers, a section 30 order, to hold another referendum by the end of the year and that she wants to hold that referendum next year. But she offered little on what happens when Westminster says no to her request – as Boris Johnson has said he will on numerous occasions and Labour has swithered about, most recently with John McDonnell saying there would be no pact with the SNP over a second vote.She confirmed that she would ask the Westminster government for the legal powers, a section 30 order, to hold another referendum by the end of the year and that she wants to hold that referendum next year. But she offered little on what happens when Westminster says no to her request – as Boris Johnson has said he will on numerous occasions and Labour has swithered about, most recently with John McDonnell saying there would be no pact with the SNP over a second vote.
Instead Sturgeon threw the responsibility back on Westminster, insisting:Instead Sturgeon threw the responsibility back on Westminster, insisting:
The question should be demanded of the Westminster parties – what gives you any right to deny people in Scotland our ability to choose our own future?The question should be demanded of the Westminster parties – what gives you any right to deny people in Scotland our ability to choose our own future?
She also repeated her warning to Jeremy Corbyn in the event of Labour seeking SNP support in another hung parliament:She also repeated her warning to Jeremy Corbyn in the event of Labour seeking SNP support in another hung parliament:
If you don’t respect Scotland’s right to choose our own future at a time of our own choosing, don’t even bother picking up the phone.If you don’t respect Scotland’s right to choose our own future at a time of our own choosing, don’t even bother picking up the phone.
While none of this was new, these are perhaps the messages for the people in the hall. She started with a scathing attack on the “crude populism” sweeping the globe, singling out Donald Trump and Johnson for especial derision. I’d suggest that this is a message for beyond the hall. Already SNP ministers have spent conference insisting on the importance of a legal and internationally recognised independence referendum. This attack on populism, and the reassurance that the SNP thinks and acts differently, is likewise an attempt to project the image of an outward-looking, international, serious party, particularly to voters anxious not just at Brexit chaos but also this rightwing populist trend.While none of this was new, these are perhaps the messages for the people in the hall. She started with a scathing attack on the “crude populism” sweeping the globe, singling out Donald Trump and Johnson for especial derision. I’d suggest that this is a message for beyond the hall. Already SNP ministers have spent conference insisting on the importance of a legal and internationally recognised independence referendum. This attack on populism, and the reassurance that the SNP thinks and acts differently, is likewise an attempt to project the image of an outward-looking, international, serious party, particularly to voters anxious not just at Brexit chaos but also this rightwing populist trend.
Sturgeon got particular laughs for this passage towards the end of the speech, as she called for Scotland to “reclaim our independence”.Sturgeon got particular laughs for this passage towards the end of the speech, as she called for Scotland to “reclaim our independence”.
I don’t know about you but I’m utterly sick of Westminster. I’m sick of Brexit. And I’ve had more than enough of people like Jacob Rees-Mogg lording it over us while lounging across the benches of the House of Commons as if he owns the place. The people of Scotland are seeing all of this for what it is. A broken political system.I don’t know about you but I’m utterly sick of Westminster. I’m sick of Brexit. And I’ve had more than enough of people like Jacob Rees-Mogg lording it over us while lounging across the benches of the House of Commons as if he owns the place. The people of Scotland are seeing all of this for what it is. A broken political system.
Boris Johnson appears to be on the brink of reaching a Brexit deal after making major concessions to EU demands over the Irish border, my colleague Daniel Boffey and Jon Henley report.Boris Johnson appears to be on the brink of reaching a Brexit deal after making major concessions to EU demands over the Irish border, my colleague Daniel Boffey and Jon Henley report.
Boris Johnson 'close to Brexit deal' after border concessionsBoris Johnson 'close to Brexit deal' after border concessions
The Sun’s Nick Gutteridge has more on what Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, told EU ministers at the general affairs council meeting this morning.The Sun’s Nick Gutteridge has more on what Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, told EU ministers at the general affairs council meeting this morning.
Barnier told EU27 ministers today that unless the UK accepts stronger Level Playing Field provisions than Japan has it can't get a comparable FTA, because its market size/proximity would make that too risky. Diplomats say UK asking for looser LPF than included in EU-Canada FTA.Barnier told EU27 ministers today that unless the UK accepts stronger Level Playing Field provisions than Japan has it can't get a comparable FTA, because its market size/proximity would make that too risky. Diplomats say UK asking for looser LPF than included in EU-Canada FTA.
This has a knock-on effect on how the EU now sees talks over a fix for the Irish border - they're negotiating something permanent, not temporary. A source says: 'For the first time we're no longer considering this as a bridge to the future. This will now become the solution.'This has a knock-on effect on how the EU now sees talks over a fix for the Irish border - they're negotiating something permanent, not temporary. A source says: 'For the first time we're no longer considering this as a bridge to the future. This will now become the solution.'
Speaking in Paris, a senior French official advised “extreme prudence” about the chances of any deal being reached this week.Speaking in Paris, a senior French official advised “extreme prudence” about the chances of any deal being reached this week.
It’s not the Irish who will make the deal. Yes, there are better atmospherics but what matters is the content and we have seen nothing yet. Whatever it is, we will want to look at it in very serious detail.It’s not the Irish who will make the deal. Yes, there are better atmospherics but what matters is the content and we have seen nothing yet. Whatever it is, we will want to look at it in very serious detail.
Asked what would happen if this week’s EU summit concluded on Friday with no formal accord on a legal text but an agreement to keep talking, the official said France would consider a new Brexit extension carefully as long as one was requested. Paris has previously said it would only approve a fresh delay for a major democratic development such as an election or a second referendum.Asked what would happen if this week’s EU summit concluded on Friday with no formal accord on a legal text but an agreement to keep talking, the official said France would consider a new Brexit extension carefully as long as one was requested. Paris has previously said it would only approve a fresh delay for a major democratic development such as an election or a second referendum.
It will very much depend on the nature of that agreement, on our estimation of whether or not it will actually work and be operable, on whether it looks likely to be approved by the British parliament, on what the European parliament thinks of it. That’s a lot of hurdles to clear. We are still not clear of a no deal by accident.It will very much depend on the nature of that agreement, on our estimation of whether or not it will actually work and be operable, on whether it looks likely to be approved by the British parliament, on what the European parliament thinks of it. That’s a lot of hurdles to clear. We are still not clear of a no deal by accident.
Anti-Brexit campaigner Joanna Cherry, who has received plaudits for her dogged court actions on article 50, prorogation and the Benn act, and been tipped as a future SNP leader, has given to an interview to Holyrood magazine that will delight SNP-watchers for its detail.Anti-Brexit campaigner Joanna Cherry, who has received plaudits for her dogged court actions on article 50, prorogation and the Benn act, and been tipped as a future SNP leader, has given to an interview to Holyrood magazine that will delight SNP-watchers for its detail.
Cheekily published a few hours before Nicola Sturgeon’s closing speech to SNP conference in Aberdeen, Cherry reveals to editor Mandy Rhodes that she received just one congratulatory text from Sturgeon following her win at the supreme court, and that she has only sat down with the FM once since she became an MP in 2015, concluding:Cheekily published a few hours before Nicola Sturgeon’s closing speech to SNP conference in Aberdeen, Cherry reveals to editor Mandy Rhodes that she received just one congratulatory text from Sturgeon following her win at the supreme court, and that she has only sat down with the FM once since she became an MP in 2015, concluding:
I don’t know her very well. She’s running the country; I’m down in Westminster ... So, I’m not complaining that I’m not Nicola’s best mate.I don’t know her very well. She’s running the country; I’m down in Westminster ... So, I’m not complaining that I’m not Nicola’s best mate.
In what can only be interpreted as a sideswipe at the current SNP leader, she goes on to describe Alex Salmond as a friend and “the greatest leader the party’s ever had”, adding that she trusts the Scottish courts to do justice in his forthcoming sexual assault trial.In what can only be interpreted as a sideswipe at the current SNP leader, she goes on to describe Alex Salmond as a friend and “the greatest leader the party’s ever had”, adding that she trusts the Scottish courts to do justice in his forthcoming sexual assault trial.
Asked directly about SNP leadership, Cherry reportedly consults her notes before saying:Asked directly about SNP leadership, Cherry reportedly consults her notes before saying:
I’d love to play a leadership role in a future independent Scotland, but leadership doesn’t necessarily mean being the leader of the party or being the first minister.I’d love to play a leadership role in a future independent Scotland, but leadership doesn’t necessarily mean being the leader of the party or being the first minister.
There’s lots of leadership roles, and I want to play my part, but no woman should ever write herself off as a potential leader. I’ve worked very hard in my role and I know I’ve got quite a big public profile now and I’m popular with the party membership, but there isn’t a vacancy for an SNP leader.There’s lots of leadership roles, and I want to play my part, but no woman should ever write herself off as a potential leader. I’ve worked very hard in my role and I know I’ve got quite a big public profile now and I’m popular with the party membership, but there isn’t a vacancy for an SNP leader.
She adds that speculation is “a set-up by journalists”.She adds that speculation is “a set-up by journalists”.
But she refuses to rule herself out, explaining:But she refuses to rule herself out, explaining:
That’s why some people think I’ve got a big ego, because I don’t say: ‘Oh no, it couldn’t possibly be little old me.’ That is what women are expected to do, but if I was a man of my age, with my professional background, people would take it for granted that I might want a leadership role, and I certainly wouldn’t have to apologise for it.That’s why some people think I’ve got a big ego, because I don’t say: ‘Oh no, it couldn’t possibly be little old me.’ That is what women are expected to do, but if I was a man of my age, with my professional background, people would take it for granted that I might want a leadership role, and I certainly wouldn’t have to apologise for it.
But other EU experts are picking up more negative indications. The BBC’s Europe editor, Katya Adler, has posted a detailed Twitter thread on the Brexit talks. It starts here.But other EU experts are picking up more negative indications. The BBC’s Europe editor, Katya Adler, has posted a detailed Twitter thread on the Brexit talks. It starts here.
Effectively -despite all the noise - the state of #Brexit negotiations has NOT really changed in last three days or so:i) Much as there is huge political will in EU to get Brexit deal done.. /1Effectively -despite all the noise - the state of #Brexit negotiations has NOT really changed in last three days or so:i) Much as there is huge political will in EU to get Brexit deal done.. /1
And here are her conclusions.And here are her conclusions.
viii) Brexit deal deadline this week is fake deadline for EU. Current Brexit extension runs out 31 Oct. There’s EU talk of new Brexit emergency summit end of month but beforehand could come a UK request for new extension /12viii) Brexit deal deadline this week is fake deadline for EU. Current Brexit extension runs out 31 Oct. There’s EU talk of new Brexit emergency summit end of month but beforehand could come a UK request for new extension /12
3month extension seen in EU as far more realistic to get new Brexit deal done. It’s true France is reluctant BUT would Paris REALLY say no to extension request? EU wishlist in priority order: Avoid no deal Brexit if poss, then get legally operable agreed Brexit deal asap /133month extension seen in EU as far more realistic to get new Brexit deal done. It’s true France is reluctant BUT would Paris REALLY say no to extension request? EU wishlist in priority order: Avoid no deal Brexit if poss, then get legally operable agreed Brexit deal asap /13
ix) Depressing reminder: this merry-go-round/ political roller-coaster is about Leaving. This was supposed to be the easy bit. The really hard part comes after: hammering out post Brexit EU-UK relations esp the trade part.. /14ix) Depressing reminder: this merry-go-round/ political roller-coaster is about Leaving. This was supposed to be the easy bit. The really hard part comes after: hammering out post Brexit EU-UK relations esp the trade part.. /14
Bloomberg is reporting that UK and EU negotiators are “closing in on a draft Brexit deal”. This is from Bloomberg’s Paul Dobson.Bloomberg is reporting that UK and EU negotiators are “closing in on a draft Brexit deal”. This is from Bloomberg’s Paul Dobson.
U.K. and EU negotiators in Brussels are closing in on a draft Brexit deal with optimism that there will be a breakthrough before the end of Tuesday, according to two EU officials https://t.co/vqdcE8cfjX via @bpoliticsU.K. and EU negotiators in Brussels are closing in on a draft Brexit deal with optimism that there will be a breakthrough before the end of Tuesday, according to two EU officials https://t.co/vqdcE8cfjX via @bpolitics
The pound has gone up following the publication of this story.The pound has gone up following the publication of this story.
The pound surges after sources tell Bloomberg that negotiators in Brussels are closing in on a draft Brexit deal https://t.co/xeMiQcOlMd pic.twitter.com/tJ6L1OHc20The pound surges after sources tell Bloomberg that negotiators in Brussels are closing in on a draft Brexit deal https://t.co/xeMiQcOlMd pic.twitter.com/tJ6L1OHc20
In Aberdeen Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister, is delivering her speech to the SNP conference.In Aberdeen Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister, is delivering her speech to the SNP conference.
I will post a summary when I’ve read the full text.I will post a summary when I’ve read the full text.