#Act4 AnimalsEU Negotiators from both sides release a joint statement saying the talks can not go ahead as planned in London next week. Brexit trade talks have been cancelled next week due to the coronavirus pandemic 16 March 2020
#Act4 AnimalsEU EU negotiator sets out main obstacles to deal, including rights convention and fishing. Barnier warns of grave differences between EU and UK in trade talks 9 March 2020
#Act4 AnimalsEU A senior advisor to the Chancellor has said that the UK’s farming and fishing industries are “not critically important” to the country’s economy, it has been revealed. Leaked emails show top Treasury official said farming and fisheries 'not important' to UK’s future 9 March 2020
#Act4 AnimalsEU European affairs minister says extra six months may be needed to reach trade deal. Brexit: France says idea of Australia-style deal is 'for the birds' 9 March 2020
#Act4 AnimalsEU The mandate approved by EU Member States for the coming negotiations with the UK leaves space for animal welfare to be considered as part of the requirements around a level playing field. A win on the final EU mandate for EU-UK negotiations 2 March 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said the EU is "all set" for trade talks with the UK and seeks a unique and unprecedented deal. The European Parliament has begun to debate on the future trade relations with UK 17 February 2020