UK Attorney General Geoffrey Cox talked about his meeting with EU in Brussels yesterday. He told Sky News that “we’ve put forward some proposals, they’re very reasonable proposals, and we’re now really into the detail of the discussions,” regarding the changes needed on Irish backstop. Cox added that “both sides have exchanged robust, strong views and we’re now facing the real discussions, talks will be resuming soon.”
European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas said chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has informed the Commission that “while the talks take place in a constructive atmosphere, discussions have been difficult.” Also, “no solution has been identified at this point that is consistent with the Withdrawal Agreement, including the protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland, which will not be reopened,”
Separately, UK Trade Minister Liam Fox said the government will laid out the tariffs it plans to levy if the parliament chooses a no-deal Brexit. Fox personally prefer to present the tariff plan to MPs before no-deal vote next week. But he said it was not his decision to make.
