UK intelligence data 'would be deleted' in event of no-deal Brexit

Former security commissioner warns of immediate impact' on tackling terrorism and crime

British intelligence about terrorists and other serious criminals would have to be deleted from EU systems if the Brexit trade negotiations were to collapse, a former EU security commissioner has warned.

Sir Julian King, who was the UK's last commissioner in Brussels until last year, said that in security terms the difference between a deal and no deal is significant" and the negative impact would be felt immediately.