Brexit talks will not be quick or painless, says EU's chief negotiator

Michel Barnier says he hopes to reach an entente cordiale with UK and refuses to confirm reports of possible €100bn exit billThe EU’s chief Brexit negotiator has voiced hope of reaching an “entente cordiale” with the UK, but said some in Britain still harbour illusions that Brexit can be painless.In his first press conference since EU leaders agreed a tough opening stance for the Brexit talks on Saturday, Michael Barnier said he was not asking for a blank cheque from the U