EU being a bit negative but we will get there on Brexit deal - Johnson


FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes a drink from a prison mug as he talks with prison staff during a visit to HM Prison Leeds, in Leeds, Britain August 13, 2019. Jon Super/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - The European Union is being "a big negative" about the prospects of reaching a Brexit deal but it can be done, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday.

The bloc earlier rebuffed Johnson's demand that it reopen the Brexit divorce deal, saying Britain had failed to propose any realistic alternative to the backstop, an agreed insurance policy for the Irish border.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Explainer-Why are people talking about the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution?
U.S. stocks close mixed
US House Oversight chair vows hearings with Epstein victims after Melania Trump's speech
U.S. dollar ticks down
Crude futures settle lower
France to speed up electrification to cut oil, gas reliance
Kamala Harris says she might run for president again in 2028
Estonia opens resident embassy in Armenia
Iran wanted to negotiate with Vance. They got their wish
Saudi Arabia Railways launches 5 new logistics routes to boost supply chains

Others Also Read