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Most of today’s discussion on the politics live blog that's sharing updates from the second day of the EU Summit in Brussels, has been about Brexit as Michael Barnier warned of "severe differences" in the talks.

'It's time for May and her team to drop an approach on the EU table and walk away'

Andrew Smith

If the EU side spent less time playing the PR spin and blame game and a bit more time actually cooperating and trying to work with us on solutions we might all get somewhere. But based on actions, EU comments and public statements to date, they are not interested in a deal, but in fact merely conspire to create deal breakers and obstacles.

It's time for May and her team to agree an approach internally, drop it on the EU table and walk away. They know where to find her if they want to speak.