Brexit negotiations are deadlocked ahead of a crucial EU summit, with leaders now weighing up whether to open the door to transition and trade talks with the UK, or play hardball.
Draft summit conclusions ask EU negotiator, Michel Barnier, to start “internal preparatory discussions” on transition and trade, but don’t allow for talks with the UK. The text says talks on citizens’ rights, money and Ireland - the EU’s three divorce priorities - should continue, with leaders to...