UK must be ready for a no-deal Brexit for Boris Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on October 12, 2020 (illustrative image).
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The UK "must prepare" for a failure in post-Brexit trade negotiations with the European Union, according to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
According to him, it would take a "fundamental change" in the approach of the 27 to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
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They have abandoned the idea of a free trade agreement, there does not seem to be any progress on the part of Brussels so what we say to them is: come and see us if there is a fundamental change in approach. otherwise it would be fine for us to talk about the practical details
”of a no-deal exit, Mr Johnson told UK television.
Negotiations in London scheduled for Monday
For their part, the Europeans are waiting for the exit agreement already signed to be applied.
They also hope for a gesture from the United Kingdom.
European negotiators will travel to London on Monday 19 September to intensify the talks, according to Ursula von der Leyen.
So far, discussions to reach a free trade agreement have still not seen a major breakthrough.
A
no deal
, potentially devastating for economies already weakened by the pandemic, is increasingly threatening.
On January 1, European rules will cease to apply to the UK.
►Also read: Brexit: Europeans expect British concessions
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