Brexit negotiations are continuing, Communities Secretary James Brokenshire has insisted amid reports that major concessions had been made by Brussels. At the same time, it reported that the Prime Minister was on course to agree a future economic partnership that would leave open the possibility of Canada-style free trade deal sought by Brexiteers. Brokenshire, appearing on Sky’s Ridge On Sunday, was asked if a deal was close, replying: “Well, we want to get that deal, we’re obviously working hard to see that that happens. “Negotiations are still very firmly continuing, and therefore we are 95% of the way there in relation to the Withdrawal Agreement. “We are making good progress on the future relationship, and 95% of the Withdrawal Agreement has been settled.

Source: Huffington Post November 04, 2018 16:38 UTC