The scenario of a no-deal Brexit cannot yet be ruled out, said Michel Barnier, the EU's chief negotiator, on Thursday 6 December. “To avoid this scenario, it is now up to everyone to take responsibility”, he added.
During a two-hour debate at the European Committee of the Regions on the impact of Brexit, Michel Barnier stressed that "without ratification, there will be no withdrawal agreement or transition period”.
After interventions by local elected officials, he said, "I cannot...