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Macron says UK 'in particular' needs more effort for Brexit deal

  • "It's the United Kingdom that wanted to leave the European Union and which needs a deal more than we do," he told reporters, after an EU leaders' summit.
Published October 16, 2020 Updated October 16, 2020 05:58pm
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BRUSSELS: French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday the EU and "in particular" the UK would need to make more effort if they were to agree a post-Brexit trade deal.

"It's the United Kingdom that wanted to leave the European Union and which needs a deal more than we do," he told reporters, after an EU leaders' summit.