Brexit breakthrough? Optimism at cross-party talks

Labour and Conservative negotiators hint discussions may be moving towards compromise

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Cross-party Brexit talks are moving towards a possible compromise, according to reports, with both Labour and Conservative sources talking of a more positive tone in negotiations.

No fresh government offer has been tabled, says The Guardian, but several participants described “a new optimism about a change in tone” and “a feeling that there were grounds to continue discussions, a marked contrast to last week’s talks”.

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