Brexit News Archive: 27 Apr 2020

Boris Johnson tells EU to shift Brexit stance

Warning comes as UK minister rules out seeking extension to transition period due to coronavirus
FT   |   Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:33:53

Michael Gove: Coronavirus will 'concentrate the minds' of EU Brexit negotiators

It is 'entirely possible' to conclude Brexit talks by December, UK Cabinet minister says.
Cristina Gallardo / Politico   |   Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:03:04

U.K. calls for 'political movement' from EU in post-Brexit talks

"All we are seeking is an agreement based on precedent," James Slack said on a conference call. The British government is "ready to keep talking, but that doesn't make us any more likely to agree" if Brussels doesn't change its position, he said.
Edward Evans - Bloomberg / Toronto Star   |   Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:16:30

Brexit talks can still be done within agreed timescale, UK minister says

Talks to strike a deal on a post-Brexit relationship between Britain and the European Union can still be concluded within the agreed timescale, British Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove said on Monday.
Reuters   |   Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:12:18