Brexit deal warning

AGREEMENT on a transition period to smooth Britain’s exit from the EU is “not a given”, Brussels’ chief Brexit negotiator has warned.

After the latest round of talks between officials in Brussels, Michel Barnier said three “substantial” disagreements remain over plans for the transition, expected to last around two years after the March 2019 withdrawal date. Mr Barnier said that Britain had to accept the “ineluctable consequences” of its own decision to quit the EU. THE Prince of Wales swapped his chauffeur-driven limousine for an armoured Warrior vehicle when he visited a battled-hardened infantry regiment.

Sitting in the gunner’s position and wearing combat fatigues, safety goggles and a helmet, he looked every inch the infantry officer. Charles had joined troops from the Mercian Regiment and as colonel-in-chief for more than ten years was afforded a spin in the Warrior.

At the end of his journey Charles thanked the soldier driving and told him: “It goes at quite a rate – brilliant.”

The Warrior Sergeant said: “I think he was surprised at how quick it can move.”

Earlier, during a reception for troops from the 1st Battalion, Mercian Regiment and their families, Charles highlighted the important role loved ones play in supporting officers and soldiers deployed on operations.

He said: “I just wanted to pay tribute to all the families who I know provide so much support, here or in different parts of the world.”