The reputation of the UK was at stake regarding tensions over the Brexit issue, the European Union’s (EU) former Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, said in an interview with France Info radio on Monday.
Additional quotes
“The United Kingdom needs to pay attention to its reputation.”
“I want Mr Johnson to respect his signature.”
Market reaction
GBP/USD shrugs off the above comments, as it bounces off lows at 1.4100 amid a retreat in the US dollar across the board.
The spot was last seen trading at 1.4112, adding 0.05% so far.