Keir Starmer MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the
European Union, commenting on the latest round of Brexit negotiations,
said:
“Any movement towards breaking the deadlock in Brexit
negotiations is welcome, but the reality is that this should have happened
months ago. Instead, the summer has been wasted by Cabinet infighting and the
Prime Minister’s inflexibility on key issues such as the European Court of
Justice.
“It looks highly likely that the October deadline for
concluding the first phase of talks will be missed.
"This poses a real risk to the British economy and
continuing uncertainty for EU and UK citizens.
"Both sides need urgently to work towards a breakthrough
that can move discussions on to how Britain forges a strong, progressive
partnership with the EU for the future.”
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