Barnier to update European Parliament on Brexit trade deal progress

EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier is set to update MEPs on the progress in the Brexit talks. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA

The European Union’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier will update the Brussels parliament on the progress made after intensive efforts to secure a post-Brexit trade deal, the European Commission has confirmed.

Mr Barnier is engaged in face-to-face talks with his UK counterpart David Frost in the Belgian capital in a bid to bridge the gap on outstanding areas as they look to strike a deal before the transition period ends on December 31.