There can be no real negotiations towards a Boris Johnson deal if there are no new proposals, the Barnier 's chief negotiator, Brexit , has declared. Barnier criticised the UK for saying what it does not want, rather than making genuine proposals. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson claimed negotiators are closer to an agreement, maintaining that he does not intend to delay Brexit any further, despite MPs compelling him to do so by 17 October if he is unable to find a deal parliament will pass. Brexit said the Northern Irish backstop question remains a sticking point in negotiations.
There can be no real negotiations towards a Brexit deal if there are no new proposals, the EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, has declared. Barnier criticised the UK for saying what it does not want, rather than making genuine proposals. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson claimed negotiators are closer to an agreement, maintaining that he does not intend to delay Brexit any further, despite MPs compelling him to do so by 19 October if he is unable to find a deal parliament will pass. Barnier said the Northern Irish backstop question remains a sticking point in negotiations.