<p>Boris Johnson will meet EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker in Luxembourg on Monday, officials said, as the British prime minister bids to broker a<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boris-johnson-denies-lying-to-queen-in-brexit-crisis-249286"> Brexit</a> compromise ahead of the October 31 deadline.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boris-johnson-denies-lying-to-queen-in-brexit-crisis-249286">Johnson</a> will "hold talks with President Juncker on Brexit," his Downing Street office said without providing further details.</p>

<p>EU spokeswoman Natasha Bertaud told reporters that the two would have a working lunch that was arranged by "common accord".</p>

<p>The British pound gained one per cent against the dollar in Friday trading on speculation that the two sides were edging closer to a compromise over the contentious Irish border issue.</p>

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<p>Johnson refuses to sign off on an agreement that includes the "backstop," a compromise intended to keep the frontier open for trade and crossings in all post-Brexit scenarios.</p>

<p>It was accepted by his predecessor Theresa May but repeatedly failed to win backing in the British parliament.</p>

<p>Eurosceptics fear the stop-gap measures designed for the border between EU member Ireland and the UK province of Northern Ireland would keep Britain indefinitely trapped in bloc's trade zone.</p>

<p>The Times reported on Friday that the DUP, a small Northern Irish party that had helped the ruling Conservatives in London form a majority in parliament since 2017, was now ready to abide by some EU rules.</p>

<p>But DUP leader Arlene Foster denied the report, calling it "nonsense".</p>

<p>"UK must leave as one nation," she tweeted.</p>

<p>Johnson no longer commands a working majority in the House of Commons, and lawmakers have instructed him to seek a deadline extension from Brussels if no deal emerges.</p>

<p>Johnson has refused, vowing to get Brexit done on schedule and insisting he would strike a new deal.</p>


Boris Johnson will meet EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker in Luxembourg on Monday, officials said, as the British prime minister bids to broker a Brexit compromise ahead of the October 31 deadline.

Boris Johnson will meet EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker in Luxembourg on Monday, officials said, as the British prime minister bids to broker a Brexit compromise ahead of the October 31 deadline. Johnson will "hold talks with President Juncker on Brexit," his Downing Street office said without providing further details. EU spokeswoman Natasha Bertaud told reporters that the two would have a working lunch that was arranged by "common accord". The British pound gained one per cent against the dollar in Friday trading on speculation that the two sides were edging closer to a compromise over the contentious Irish border issue. Watch Video: × Johnson refuses to sign off on an agreement that includes the "backstop," a compromise intended to keep the frontier open for trade and crossings in all post-Brexit scenarios. It was accepted by his predecessor Theresa May but repeatedly failed to win backing in the British parliament. Eurosceptics fear the stop-gap measures designed for the border between EU member Ireland and the UK province of Northern Ireland would keep Britain indefinitely trapped in bloc's trade zone. The Times reported on Friday that the DUP, a small Northern Irish party that had helped the ruling Conservatives in London form a majority in parliament since 2017, was now ready to abide by some EU rules. But DUP leader Arlene Foster denied the report, calling it "nonsense". "UK must leave as one nation," she tweeted. Johnson no longer commands a working majority in the House of Commons, and lawmakers have instructed him to seek a deadline extension from Brussels if no deal emerges. Johnson has refused, vowing to get Brexit done on schedule and insisting he would strike a new deal.

UK's Johnson to meet European Commission's Juncker on Monday for Brexit talks

Former European Commission President Jacques Delors, the father of modern European integration, said in a statement on Thursday that British membership is positive both for the United Kingdom and for the European Union.<br />
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Delors, 89, who clashed frequently with former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during his decade at the head of the EU executive from 1985 to 1994, said he would respect the British voters&#39; decision in next week&#39;s referendum on whether to remain in the EU.<br />
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&quot;I consider the UK&#39;s participation in the European Union to be a positive element both for the British and for the Union,&quot; Delors said.<br />
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His statement was emailed to dispel what &nbsp;the Jacques&nbsp;Delors&nbsp;Institute&nbsp;called inaccurate rumours that he favoured a Brexit to enable the remaining EU members to move ahead with deeper integration.<br />
(Reuters)

The statement was issued to dispel rumours that he supported Brexit to allow other members to continue with better integration

Former European Commission President Jacques Delors, the father of modern European integration, said in a statement on Thursday that British membership is positive both for the United Kingdom and for the European Union. Delors, 89, who clashed frequently with former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during his decade at the head of the EU executive from 1985 to 1994, said he would respect the British voters' decision in next week's referendum on whether to remain in the EU. "I consider the UK's participation in the European Union to be a positive element both for the British and for the Union," Delors said. His statement was emailed to dispel what the Jacques Delors Institute called inaccurate rumours that he favoured a Brexit to enable the remaining EU members to move ahead with deeper integration. (Reuters)

British membership positive for EU, says former chief Delors

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UK's Johnson to meet European Commission's Juncker on Monday for Brexit talks

British membership positive for EU, says former chief Delors