Britain could conclude a withdrawal agreement with the EU within the next three weeks, Dominic Raab, the Brexit secretary, has told parliament, even as diplomats in Brussels played down the prospects of a rapid breakthrough.
Sterling rose sharply yesterday after Mr Raab’s comments that a deal with the EU could be finalised by November 21, underlining the risk of a significant mismatch in expectations as negotiators enter a crucial stretch of talks.
EU negotiators are open to accelerating talks and calling a special Brexit summit for the bloc’s leaders later this month.
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