The European Union and Britain said there were still substantial differences over a Brexit trade deal as the EU chief negotiator travelled to London last night in a last-ditch attempt to avoid a tumultuous finale to the five-year Brexit crisis.
With just five weeks left until the United Kingdom finally exits the EU’s orbit on December 31st, both sides are calling on the other to compromise on the three main issues of contention – fishing, state aid and how to resolve any future disputes.
The two sides will resume face-to-face negotiations after they had to be suspended last week...