Boris Johnson heads for Brussels in last attempt for Brexit deal
A British government source says a deal may not be possible, as does EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier
09 December 2020 - 13:19
London — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson heads to Brussels on Wednesday for talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a push to avoid a tumultuous Brexit without a trade deal in three weeks’ time.
With growing fears of a chaotic no-deal finale to the five-year Brexit crisis when the UK finally leaves the EU’s orbit on December 31, the meeting over dinner is being cast as a chance to unlock the stalled trade talks...
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