No deal fears grow as EU Brexit negotiator points to 'real point of divergence' in talks

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator has dimsissed claims a Brexit breakthrough is close, sparking fresh fears a no deal Brexit is becoming increasingly inevitable.

Michel Barnier said this morning he does not believe any real progress has been made, despite reports from London a potential "review" of the Northern Ireland backstop at a future date could be enough to push a deal over the line.