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29th Mar 2024

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No 10 on Brexit: 'Trade talks are over'

British PM Boris Johnson' spokesperson said on Friday: "The first thing to say is the trade talks are over. The EU have effectively ended them by saying they do not want to change their negotiating position. The EU can either fundamentally change their position or we can leave on 'Australian terms'", the Guardian reported. He added the EU Brexit negotiator should only come to London next week with a compromise.

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