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TIE: President Emmanuel Macron is pushing for a new \u201calliance\u201d between the EU and Britain<\/p>\n
President Emmanuel Macron is pushing for a new \u201calliance\u201d between the EU and Britain.<\/p>\n
It brings much-needed support for the Prime Minister as the deadline to reach a deal approaches.<\/p>\n
Macron aims to use an EU summit next month in Salzburg, Austria, to strengthen ties.<\/p>\n
A new continental structure would see \u201cconcentric circles\u201d with the EU and euro at its core and the UK in a second ring.<\/p>\n
The claims emerged after EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier struck an optimistic tone, stating: \u201cWe are prepared to offer Britain a partnership such as there never has been with any other third country.\u201d<\/p>\n
The comments helped trigger a sharp rise for sterling on the international money markets.<\/p>\n
Mr Macron fears a no-deal Brexit would damage Europe.<\/p>\n
A diplomatic source said: \u201cHe sees a no-deal scenario as something that would break links and poison relations at a time when Europe needs to be united beyond the EU.\u201d<\/p>\n
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DEAL: Mr Macron fears a no-deal Brexit would damage Europe<\/p>\n
Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab moved to present an upbeat message to a House of Lords committee this week, stating he was \u201cconfident that a deal is within our sights\u201d.<\/p>\n
However, he indicated negotiations could go beyond the October deadline.<\/p>\n
Mr Raab said: \u201cAs we enter the final phase of negotiations in the lead up to the October council and the possibility it may creep beyond that, we want to see some renewed energy.\u201d<\/p>\n
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