LONDON, Sept 7 — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday gave an October 15 deadline for a post-Brexit trade agreement with the European Union, brushing off fears about “no-deal” chaos if talks fail. The eighth round of negotiations resume in London this week, with both sides talking...
File photo of Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaking during question period at the House of Commons in London, Britain July 1, 2020. UK. — Reuters pic
The UK’s chief negotiator, David Frost, did little to raise expectations about a breakthrough, promising no compromise on London’s red lines, in a rare newspaper interview published yesterday. “So, there is no sense in thinking beyond that point. If we can’t agree by then, then I do not see that there will be a free trade agreement between us.”
“Brexiteers” had promised that securing a deal with Britain’s biggest trading partner would be straightforward and rejected criticism that unravelling nearly 50 years of ties with Europe would be lengthy and even impossible.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Johnson gives Oct 15 deadline for Brexit dealUK PM says Britain ‘will be ready’ if talks break down. FMTNews British
Read more »
PRN Sabah: STAR sah tanding 15 kerusiTambunan: Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) bakal bertanding di 15 kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) pada Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN) Sabah, 26 September ini.
Read more »
France expects more severe Covid cases in next 15 days | Malay MailPARIS, Sept 5 — France must stay vigilant as more people will be hospitalised in intensive care units in the next two weeks, reflecting a flare-up in Covid-19 infections in recent days, Health Minister Olivier Veran said today. Veran however ruled out the need for a new nationwide lockdown,...
Read more »
France expects more severe Covid-19 cases in next 15 daysHealth minister, however, sees no need for a nationwide lockdown. FMTNews France Covid19
Read more »
France expects more severe Covid cases in next 15 daysPARIS: France must stay vigilant as more people will be hospitalised in intensive care units in the next two weeks, reflecting a flare-up in Covid-19 ...
Read more »