An Agreement On A Trade Deal Between The EU And UK Needs To Be Reached 'Within Very Few Days'

That's the view of the Chairman of the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee
David McAllister says work on key areas of a Brexit deal has entered the final phase, particularly around the level playing field and state aid.
The EU's Chief Brexit negotiator Michael Barnier briefed MEPs on the latest in Brexit talks earlier today.
Issues surrounding governance and fisheries are also outstanding.
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