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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Negotiations on the UK's future relationship with the EU: update

08 June 2020 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Michael Gove Con Surrey Heath

Brexit

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • The fourth round of negotiations between the UK and the EU on their future relationship was updated to Parliament.
  • Discussions took place from 2-5 June 2020.
  • No significant progress was made on contentious issues like fisheries, governance arrangements, and the level playing field.

Issue summary

The statement updates Parliament on the progress of the fourth round of negotiations between the UK and the EU regarding their future relationship.

Action requested

There are no specific actions requested. The statement provides an update on the discussions held from 2-5 June 2020, noting that there was no significant movement on contentious issues such as fisheries, governance arrangements, and the level playing field.

Key facts

  • Negotiators met for the fourth round of negotiations through video conferencing on 2 – 5 June 2020.
  • The week closed with a plenary chaired by David Frost and Michel Barnier on 5 June.
  • Discussions covered all work streams but did not yield progress in areas where differences of principle are acute.
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