Barnier urged not to be intimidated as Brexit talks enter 'final few days'

French government tells EU chief negotiator to remember that UK needs a deal more than the EU

The French government has urged Michel Barnier not to be intimidated in the Brexit standoff with Downing Street, as Barnier's British counterpart hinted at pressure on him to end the talks.

During a briefing on Friday, the EU's chief negotiator advised ambassadors that he would resume the negotiations in London, despite his threat to pull out earlier in the week.