Another week, another Brexit speech, and another round of inconclusive “technical” talks.
Both sides have stopped counting how many negotiating “rounds” have now taken place. But they are also looking to a new round next week as a make or break moment, at least for the post-Brexit transition period.
British prime minister Theresa May said on Friday that the two sides are “close to agreement on the terms” for transition, or the “implementation” phase, as the UK calls it (see...