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. The government said it had offered "a number of proposals" as alternatives to the Irish border backstop. The prime minister said she would "continue to engage with our European partners on all aspects of Brexit", but added that "we need clarity from them about their future relationship and I am determined they
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. The prime minister said she would "continue to engage with our European partners on all aspects of Brexit", but added that "we need clarity from them about their future relationship and I am determined they