New Brexit talks in Brussels next week

AFP  |  Brussels 

Both Britain's for and will visit next week for talks with EU

is also expected in next week, but he visit has not been confirmed.

Britain is due to leave the EU on March 29, but is struggling to persuade parliament to back a divorce deal. EU leaders fear severe economic disruption if leaves the bloc without a follow on agreement providing for a transition period to negotiate a trade deal.

has suggested Labour MPs would rescue the withdrawal plan if EU leaders promise to allow Britain to remain in the EU customs union. May and many of her Conservative MPs reject that idea, but Barnier and have described it as "interesting".

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First Published: Fri, February 15 2019. 17:40 IST