The Prime Minister's chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, is driving a tough approach with UK negotiators in sticking firmly to their red lines and not offering a compromise in talks, according to EU insiders speaking to The Sun. Brussels diplomats fear he is destroying any hopes of Mr Johnson quickly wrapping up a post-Brexit trade deal with the bloc. Several sources have also told the newspaper there is now increasing concern Vote Leave supporters in the Prime Minister's inner circle are pushing for a “pure” no deal scenario. Express.
Blogger: The reason I support this is that any sign of weakness in the negotiating will be used against us - and brutally. Yes, of course, I'd prefer a deal but a 'pure Brexit' is better than capitulation.
Concessions? - VERY few please, Mr Frost.
