The European Commission has confirmed the EU chief has “acknowledged the positive advances” made by the UK following talks with the Prime Minister this afternoon, express.co.uk reports.
In a statement, the European Commission notes: “President Juncker welcomed Prime Minister Johnson’s determination to advance the talks ahead of the October European Council and make progress towards a deal.
“He acknowledged the positive advances, notably with regards to the full regulatory alignment for all goods and the control of goods entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain”.
Mr. Johnson outlined his plan to remove the controversial Irish backstop – a mechanism aimed to prevent a hard border on the island of Ireland.
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