Provisional UK Brexit deal with EU difficult to secure, says Barnier

The EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, says the ‘path is still long’ in getting agreement on both sides of the channel.Michel Barnier conceded that securing backing for the provisional Brexit deal struck with the UK would be difficult as he unveiled a new customs union along with a joint pledge to keep the EU and UK in permanent regulatory lock-step.As the EU’s chief negotiator revealed the withdrawal agreement and political declaration on the future deal in Brussels,