Brexit: ‘No significant shift’ by ministers in talks

There has been no “significant shift” by the government in cross-party Brexit talks, John McDonnell has said. The shadow chancellor said Labour had not seen enough movement from ministers to reach a deal, especially on the issue of a customs union with the European Union. He insisted Labour had “compromised in some areas” but added: […]

There has been no “significant shift” by the government in cross-party Brexit talks, John McDonnell has said.

The shadow chancellor said Labour had not seen enough movement from ministers to reach a deal, especially on the issue of a customs union with the European Union.

He insisted Labour had “compromised in some areas” but added: “We’re not near what we want.”

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said a compromise was not impossible but talks could not continue “indefinitely”.