Latest Brexit news in 300 words: from Barnier to new Irish plan

EU's chief negotiator believes Brexit deal can be struck in next two months

Michel Barnier
Michel Barnier, chief Brexit negotiator for the European Union
(Image credit: AFP / GETTY)

28 August

Theresa May has claimed that a no-deal Brexit “wouldn’t be the end of the world” as she downplayed a warning made by Philip Hammond last week that it would cost £80bn in extra borrowing.

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