hereThey said: “The PM and VDL (von der Leyen) had a frank discussion about the significant obstacles which remain in the negotiations.“Very large gaps remain between the two sides and it is still unclear whether these can be bridged.“The PM and VDL agreed to further discussions over the next few days between their negotiating teams.“The PM does not want to leave any route to a possible deal untested.
The PM and VDL agreed that by Sunday a firm decision should be taken about the future of the talks.”A Downing Street spokesman added that “any agreement must respect the independence and sovereignty of the UK”.Mrs von der Leyen said the negotiating teams should “immediately reconvene” to try to resolve the “essential issues” but stressed the.
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