Brexit negotiators go into 'lockdown' in Brussels as hopes of deal grow

EU and UK Brexit negotiators are in lockdown in the ‘tunnel’ in Brussels this weekend as hopes of a deal continue to grow.

The Taoiseach and British Prime Minister said jointly after their behind closed doors meeting on Thursday that they now see a way to agree a Brexit deal by October 31st. Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now It was agreed unanimously and Mr Barnier is now in the ‘tunnel’ with his team and is expected to stay there all weekend.

If a deal is brokered where there is an agreement on a special exemptions for customs checks on the island of Ireland, this would break the Brexit deadlock.

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