Brexit no deal warning, David Frost says UK deal is 'far away' as Brussels keeps halting progress

Brexit negotiator David Frost has warned that the UK is "far away" from getting a deal with the European Union as Brussels pushes back progress.

David Frost explained the economic aspects of a free trade agreement should have been confirmed quickly but the European Union is creating issues with the level-playing field and fisheries.

Mr Frost said: "We are frustrated that it is clear from the discussions that the Free Trade Agreement and the economic aspects of the agreement could be agreed pretty quickly.

But other issues like level playing field, fisheries and so on, get in the way. I hope we can make some constructive progress next round."

Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove confirmed that any request from the European Council for a transition period extension will be rejected.

Frost revealed that Boris Johnson is to fly to Brussels next month for his first personal talks with European leaders in more than four months, as Downing Street tries to revive the Brexit negotiations.

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[Amsterdam]

I live and work in the Netherlands, nobody talks about Brexit anymore. Everything here is organized, perfect nice and clean. awesome bike infrastructure. Seems like a rich country. as a American I don’t understand why there is a Brexit. I’ve been in the UK compared to here it’s a mess y’all.

[IronMan-qiyg]

Why does Michael Gove look like you've walked in on him doing something he shouldn't be?

[juggy]

WTO is what we want. We have had enough, No extension ... Its been 4 years .. . It's time to go. 👍🇬🇧

[stephenedge]

Well we have only got 32 days till the end of june WTO it is

[RaRa-eumw]

I've been very disappointed with Boris, but he can gain back some trust if he actually delivers brexit.

[npc]

We want no deal get on with it and just leave ffs

[jacquilayton]

The best thing is to end the transition period now, leave on WTO, then try for a trade deal next year when the EU accepts the UK is an independent country.

[kevinpawsey]

Just who the hell voted to leave the EU with a deal anyway....There is not one person in the UK that voted to leave with a only people that want a deal are the people that make money out of the EU

[jumpywizard]

This is the beginning of the end of the EU and I love it. WTO

[scratchthesurface]

This keeps happening, every time we offer an olive branch they abuse it and when it doesn't go their way we say we are going to leave and then the EU plead again saying we can make a deal. Utter children.

[charlieminaj]

Leave without a deal like we voted for on the 29th March 2016🤘🏻

[lifelovelifewithrights]

I always need a break from the internet! So much hate is unbearable for me! Treat yourself to a break from hate and think! Murdoch press won't help you!

[alba]

Any deal will be on the EU terms as the EU is the senior partner in these negotiations, anyone who thinks differently is deluded.

[strongman]

That's no true the EU are saying it's the UK causing problems. EU never lie, sorry cant write anymore cant stop pi## myself laughing 🤣🤣🤣

[denisesinclair]

No deal.just end the talks now.and go to WTO .

[jamesscurr]

"We´ll have to see what the Market will bear at the moment". Ominous last short sentence

[paulhoskin]

I don't think anybody cares anymore we need to leave and get the warships to protect our fishing grounds

[Senseigainz]

If they want a level playing field (clearly means we have an advantage over them) then they can pay us for the inconvenience. In regards to fishing, they can use some of the waters, but if they want a bigger percentage again they can pay.

[risenshine]

Let’s get rid of them and make sure we are not in any way responsible for any of their financial craziness in the coming years

[markhughes]

‘We’ll have to see what the market can bear at the - wise words
We’ll have to take strong account of those manipulating the market - a prudent course of