UK, EU need to conclude negotiation “in good time”

Britain’s chief Brexit negotiator David Frost said Friday that Britain remains “committed to a successful outcome” in talks with Brussels after little progress was made in the fourth round of crucial talks.

“Progress remains limited but our talks have been positive in tone. Negotiations will continue and we remain committed to a successful outcome,” said Frost in London after the talks.

“We are close to reaching the limits of what we can achieve through the format of remote formal Rounds. If we are to make progress, it is clear that we must intensify and accelerate our work,” he said.

“We need to conclude this negotiation in good time to enable people and businesses to have certainty about the trading terms that will follow the end of the transition period at the end of this year, and, if necessary, to allow ratification of any agreements reached,” he added.

“Any such deal must of course accommodate the reality of the UK’s well-established position on the so-called ‘level playing field’, on fisheries, and the other difficult issues,” he added.