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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

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

05 October 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 ninth round of negotiations between the UK and the EU took place in Brussels from 29 September to 2 October 2020.
  • Negotiators covered multiple work streams including trade, fisheries, and level playing field issues.
  • Progress was reported in some areas, but significant differences remain in others.

Issue summary

The statement provides an update on the ninth round of negotiations between the UK and the EU regarding their future relationship.

Action requested

Negotiators from both sides held discussions in Brussels on 29 September - 2 October 2020, covering various work streams including trade, fisheries, level playing field issues, energy, transport, law enforcement, mobility and social security coordination, participation in Union programmes, thematic cooperation, and governance. Positive progress was made in some areas but significant differences remain in others.

Key facts

  • Negotiators from the UK and the EU held discussions in Brussels on 29 September - 2 October 2020.
  • The ninth round of negotiations covered trade in goods, services, investment, fisheries, level playing field issues, energy, transport, law enforcement, mobility and social security coordination, participation in Union programmes, thematic cooperation, and governance.
  • Positive progress was made in core areas such as trade in goods and services, transport, energy, social security, and participation in EU programmes.
  • Significant differences remain on the level playing field issues and fisheries.
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