Brexit: UK warns EU “huge gaps” – BBC Newsnight

The UK has said there are “major obstacles” to the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU – following emergency talks between UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Please subscribe HERE

Tonight’s dinner talks with Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen ended without an agreement. A top 10 source said there are “very big gaps” but negotiations will continue with a “firm decision” on the prospects for an agreement until Sunday. Ms Von der Leyen said in a statement that the two sides are “very far apart”. Newsnight Politics Editor Nick Watt reports and along with Emily Maitlis Jonathan Reynolds Secretary of Labor and Pensions, Conservative MP John Baron and French politician Mireille Clapot #Newsnight #BBCNews #Brexit Newsnight is the BBC’s main news and current affairs television program – with analysis. , discussion, exclusivity and strong dialogue. Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsnight
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