Below are some key highlights, via Reuters, from the statement delivered by the new Brexit secretary, Dominic Raab, and the EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, ahead of their meeting.
- Barnier: EU, Britain must finalise withdrawal agreement, not there yet.
- Barnier: Close partnership on security more important than ever.
- Raab: Vital to make progress on framework for future partnership.
- Raab: Looking forward to intensifying talks.