Barnier dismisses Theresa May`s Brexit white paper demands
(The Guardian France)

EU´s Brexit negotiator raises concerns over smuggling, red tape and competitionThe EU´s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has forensically picked apart Theresa May´s white paper after a meeting of the EU27, warning that the prime minister had failed to offer Brussels a firm basis for the negotiations.In a reflection of the widespread concern about the stability of May´s premiership, Barnier said he would be polite, but went on to illustrate in stark terms how the UK´s demands fell foul of the EU´s red lines and founding principles. Related: It´s never their fault: why the Brexiteers love to cry betrayal | Gary Younge Related: Don´t worry, a no-deal Brexit won´t be allowed to happen | Simon Jenkins Continue reading...