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Mr Barnier’s colleagues, speaking at an informal meet and greet attended by UK journalists that the UK’s “clear strategy” was to “trade off” fishing access in return for guaranteed freedom from EU rules at the last possible minute. Such a move would infuriate Brexiteers, given control over British waters and withdrawal from the Common Fishing Policy has been central to Brexit. Speaking yesterday, Eurasia Group analyst Mujtaba Rahman said a trade-off with respect to state aid and fishing rights was “possible and remains likely, but will take time”.
Mr Rahman claimed the prospect of a “no deal”, with the risk of delays at the border and food shortages would be a huge concern for Mr Johnson’s Government, increasing pressure on him to compromise.
After the latest round of talks between Mr Barnier and UK negotiator David Frost ended in stalemate on Friday, demands for Britain to walk away are growing louder.
Speaking yesterday, Robert Oulds, director-general of the Bruges Group, told Express.co.uk: “With what the EU is demanding, the price is just too high.
“The European Union is not being reasonable and we need to walk away and reject their demands, and Boris Johnson needs to do that.
“Britain is now an independent country and we do not have to do what they demand of us any longer.”
7.45am update: EU plot to force Boris Johnson to choose fishing rights OR freedom from rules
Boris Johnson may be forced to sacrifice the UK’s fishing rights in order to secure a Brexit deal which ensures the nation is not subject to EU rules and regulations after the end of the year, Michel Barnier’s negotiating team has told diplomats in Brussels.
Mr Barnier’s colleagues, speaking at an informal meet and greet attended by UK journalists that the UK’s “clear strategy” was to “trade off” fishing access in return for guaranteed freedom from EU rules at the last possible minute.
Such a move would infuriate Brexiteers, given control over British waters and withdrawal from the Common Fishing Policy has been central to Brexit.
Speaking yesterday, Eurasia Group analyst Mujtaba Rahman said a trade-off with respect to state aid and fishing rights was “possible and remains likely, but will take time”.
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