Michel Barnier arrives in London ahead of Brexit trade talks resuming

Mr Barnier arrived in the capital by Eurostar late on Friday, having earlier tweeted that the “same significant divergences persist”

EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier arrives by Eurostar at St Pancras International railway station, London. Picture: Yui Mok/PA

The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has arrived in London ahead of the resumption of face-to-face talks aimed at securing a free trade deal.

Mr Barnier warned earlier on Friday that “significant divergences” remain between the two sides, but his counterpart David Frost called on Brussels to respect UK sovereignty.