COMMENT

trade deals with the EU and other countries after Brexit will become impossible if full control in areas such as fisheries, agriculture and the environment are passed directly to devolved administrations when the UK leaves.

David Lidington, the Cabinet Office minister leading talks, said the UK government had “demonstrated a willingness to listen”.

“The proposal that we have put on the table is a considerable offer that I hope the devolved administrations will

“We have worked closely with the devolved administrations to find a way forward”

DAVID LIDINGTON