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Old 17-03-2018, 20:33   #2409
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Re: Brexit discussion
Britain has apparently conceded most issues at "supersonic speed" so good progress has been made but the Irish border remains a sticking point.
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The EU side is holding out for Britain to explicitly acknowledge that a draft EU “protocol” on Ireland — outlining a “backstop” option to avoid a hard border — is a sound basis for negotiations, according to officials involved in talks. “We’re not trying to be tough,” said one EU ambassador. “We just need clarity...One EU negotiator said they expect “frantic” discussions over the weekend, with the aim of completing a deal with David Davis, the Brexit secretary, on Monday. The negotiator said he was still “confident” a deal was possible next week.
https://www.ft.com/content/81058592-...e-cc62a39d57a0
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