David Davis accuses EU of 'public posturing' and 'point scoring' over public security after Brexit

Michel Barnier and David Davis
Michel Barnier and David Davis

David Davis has accused the European Union of "public posturing" and "point-scoring" over public security after a breakdown in Brexit talks.

On Thursday the European Union accused the Government of "chasing a fantasy" and mounted an outspoken attack over Britain's offer to co-operate on security after Brexit.

Brussels is threatening to shut British firms out of the £8.8billion Galileo satellite navigation system and has also ruled out the UK's continued involved in the European Arrest Warrant extradition system.

Mr Davis, the Brexit Secretary, said that Britain had come to Brussels with an "unconditional" offer on security because it wanted to put the public's safety first.

He said: "This is not...

Register or log in to view this and other Politics articles. It's free and easy to do.