Downing Street appeared to hint today that a Brexit trade talks may be thawing with Brussels. When asked directly, Boris Johnson ’s official spokesman did not repeat the PM’s claim, made only yesterday, that no deal on December 31 was the “most likely thing”.
In reply the spokesman said it was a “possible” and “potential” outcome, adding: “We have been clear that we will continue to work and hope to reach a free trade agreement." However, senior government figures later insisted no-deal was still the most likely outcome.
Despite the confusion, there does appear to be some progress in Brexit talks. Mr Johnson made his comments only yesterday after he and the EU agreed to extend talks into this week.
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