The leaders instructed their negotiators to resume trade talks on Sunday in a last-ditch attempt to bridge the three 'significant' differences creating a roadblock to compromise. Time is fast running out on efforts to reach a trade deal by the December 31 deadline. The two leaders cited three 'significant' differences in position that are stalling the ongoing negotiations, as talks go down to the wire. "Nevertheless, significant differences remain on three critical issues: level playing field, governance, and fisheries. British and EU negotiators paused trade talks on Friday to call in leaders to try to bridge their clashing positions.

Source: Daily Mirror December 05, 2020 18:08 UTC