Published by Alexander Bueso on 13th December 2020
(Sharecast News) - Britain and the EU have taken a step forward towards striking a post-Brexit trade and security deal after Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen agreed to "go the extra mile" and ordered the resumption of talks in Brussels. The prime minister played down expectations following the telephone conversation with the European commission president, telling the cabinet to prepare for a no-deal exit when the transition period ends in three weeks' time. But in Brussels, EU embassies were briefed by the commission that "progress has been made" and that "the next days will be important". - Guardian