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We are still not there. There are still several issues which remain unresolved, including that of Ireland, and therefore what I understand is that more time is required to find this comprehensive deal and to reach this decisive progress which we need in order to finalise these negotiations on the orderly exit of the United Kingdom.

— Michel Barnier

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There are extremely serious consequences of leaving the single market and it hasn't been explained to the British people.

No deal was never our desire or intended scenario but the EU 27 is now prepared. It becomes day after day more likely.

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