The trouble with \u2018unfettered access\u2019...
— JPCampbellBiz - Wash your hands keep your distance (@JP_Biz) December 6, 2020
Morning. And its Groundhog Day today. https://t.co/gRs4Dc8RH2
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Source say Michel Barnier has told EU ambassadors that there has been no breakthrough on the fisheries question, and that reports to that effect were \u201ccompletely untrue\u201d
— Tony Connelly (@tconnellyRTE) December 7, 2020
1/ On fish, both sides are far apart, but it sounds like the UK wants the EU to jump first before it, in turn, shows flexibility. The UK is offering a three year phase in but with an upfront payment of \u20ac300m in demersal fish (ie, out of the \u20ac650m EU boats catch in UK waters)
— Tony Connelly (@tconnellyRTE) December 6, 2020
In case it wasn't obvious the final choreography of a complex trade deal is complex. The big issues, and potentially some smallprint / related matters of relevance to both sides (for example I wonder if soon after a deal we hear about data or financial services equivalence?)
— David Henig (@DavidHenigUK) December 6, 2020
Fact is: EU objectives/focus unlikely to change much in remaining 24-48 hours: fish, non-regression & ability to retaliate across sectors/entire agreement in case of systematic divergence by HMG
— Mujtaba Rahman (@Mij_Europe) December 7, 2020
Most in Cabinet want a deal. @BorisJohnson has big decision he now needs to make https://t.co/mJ49WLt3Qd
\U0001f1ea\U0001f1fa\U0001f1ec\U0001f1e7 I will meet @michaelgove today in Brussels to discuss the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement, including the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland. We are working hard to make sure it is fully operational as of 1 January 2021.
— Maro\u0161 \u0160ef\u010dovi\u010d\U0001f1ea\U0001f1fa (@MarosSefcovic) December 7, 2020
BREAKING: Ireland\u2019s foreign minister Simon Coveney says EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier has given a \u201cvery gloomy, downbeat\u201d assessment of the prospects for a deal to EU ambassadors
— Tony Connelly (@tconnellyRTE) December 7, 2020
2 #Brexit developments since last night:
— Jon Worth (@jonworth) December 7, 2020
- The Guardian's \U0001f3a3 scoop looks wide of the mark (see negative words from Barnier, Coveney)
- @tconnellyRTE news about the Joint Committee as a way to avoid the IM Bill & Finance Bill problems looks correct
So a new #BrexitDiagram pic.twitter.com/n78o3zpozJ
For what it's worth, I also don't think there was any deliberate attempt to deceive by Boris. I think he genuinely believed the EU would fold. I honestly think he's managed to convince himself about this BMW and Prosecco stuff. Who knows, he might still be right.
— (((Dan Hodges))) (@DPJHodges) December 7, 2020
Clement Beaune, France's Europe minister, was meant to speak at an Irish think tank webinar today . That has been postponed due to "unavoidable circumstances"
— James Crisp (@JamesCrisp6) December 7, 2020
We need to talk about UK politics. More specifically we need to talk about the absence of opposition to a no-deal Brexit risking Scottish independence, Northern Irish peace, the end of the mass market car industry, more expensive food, and damaged relations with US and EU 1/n https://t.co/ovBPA8zEth
— David Henig (@DavidHenigUK) December 6, 2020
The final #Brexit countdown: @MichelBarnier tells MEPs he sees Wednesday as the deadline for a deal, while the UK makes controversial new demands on fishing boat ownership. Latest with @MehreenKhn : https://t.co/E0Kd0mgVGu
— Jim Brunsden (@jimbrunsden) December 7, 2020
European Commission spokesman on whether EU has a final deadline for talks: \u201cWe are not going to speculate on a last chance date. We are fully committed to substantial negotiations; we\u2019ve always said and continue to say it\u2019s the substance that prevails over timing.\u201d #Brexit /1
— Katya Adler (@BBCkatyaadler) December 7, 2020
Because, hey, there are still 16 working days until huge new barriers are erected to the world's second largest trading relationship.
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Dutch foreign minister Blok on #Brexit:
— Rem Korteweg (@remkorteweg) December 7, 2020
"We shouldnt be rushed into compromises. We actually have a lot of time remaining. We should use the time till 31 December, and not get rushed by #EUCO."@berndlange @tconnellyRTE https://t.co/mZgYZuhKG0
Message from Tory backbencher, says he and others getting concerned @BorisJohnson is so desperate for a deal he may agree to EU demand on 'level playing field'.
— Paul Waugh (@paulwaugh) December 7, 2020
If PM goes to EU summit with that in mind, "he will come back as Neville Chamberlain, instead of Winston Churchill"
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