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Chances of a Brexit deal leap to 81% as EU leader flags ‘a path to an agreement’

Betting odds in favour of a deal have increased rapidly in the last 24 hours as negotiations continue

By

Emily Nicolle

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU and UK have found a way forward on most issues in their Brexit talks, but that the two issues that still remain outstanding are those of the level playing field and fisheries.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU and UK have found a way forward on most issues in their Brexit talks, but that the two issues that still remain outstanding are those of the level playing field and fisheries. Photo: Getty Images

The likelihood a Brexit deal before the end of 2020 has jumped to 81% as the president of the European Commission said there is a “path” to a solution being found this month.

Ursula von der Leyen told MPs in Brussels on 16 December that “there is a path to an agreement now. The path may be very narrow, but it is there.”

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