The bloc's chief negotiator Michel Barnier travelled to London for the latest discussions with British counterpart David Frost. Following the break-up of this week's talks, European Commission spokesman Daniel Farrie said: "The EU is acting constructively and in good faith, as Michel Barnier pointed out earlier this week. "We are working hard to overcome the significant divergences that remain between us. (Image: ANDREW PARSONS/DOWNING STREET/HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)Asked if there were positives from this week's talks, Mr Farrie added: "My answer will be very, very short there. While Britain formally left the bloc on January 31, exit triggered a transition to allow time to agree a trade deal.

Source: Daily Mirror July 09, 2020 18:23 UTC