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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reiterated he is "confident” the UK “will prosper" outside the EU if a post-Brexit trade deal is not agreed with the bloc.

Talks began again in Brussels on 16 November, with the UK's chief negotiator saying there had been "progress".

Lord David Frost told reporters: "We're working very hard to get a deal but there's quite a lot to do."

His EU counterpart, Michel Barnier, said he wanted "future cooperation to be open but fair" with the UK.

Tweeting as talks started, he added: "We remain determined, patient, respectful."
Sticking points between the two sides focus on competition rules and state aid for businesses, as well as fishing rights.

How close is the UK to a post-Brexit trade deal? Where will there be compromise?

Newsnight's Political Editor Nick Watt reports and Kirsty Wark is joined by former First Secretary of State Damian Green, the SNP MP Philippa Whitford and Conservative MP Peter Bone.

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