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Boris Johnson has said he is “cautiously” optimistic about progress in Brexit talks as he meets EU leaders.
The prime minister is having a working lunch with European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker in Luxembourg, the first time the two men have met since he took office in July.
No 10 says he is not willing to delay Brexit beyond the 31 October deadline.
Asked as he arrived for the meal whether there was progress towards a deal, Mr Juncker replied “we’ll see”. Read more