Why are Downing Street and the EU striking different tones about Brexit progress?

Michel Barnier suggests agreement in sight as No. 10 warns of no-deal

Prime Minister Boris Johnson returns to Downing Street following a Cabinet Meeting at the FCO
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Depending on who you believe, a Brexit deal may be just around the corner - or just a fading dream.

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