Labour Brexit negotiations failing after government concedes UK will take part in EU elections

Labour's Brexit negotiations with the government appear to be failing, it has been hinted, after the government conceded that the UK will take part in EU elections, despite comments to the contrary. Rebecca Long-Bailey, shadow secretary for business and one of Labour's Brexit negotiators, gave an update on cross-party talks. She said: 'Without a government that's willing to compromise it's difficult to see how any agreement can be reached.' When quizzed on whether there's any point in continuing with negotiations, Ms Long-Bailey defiantly said 'of course there's a point' before admitting there has been no movement or agreement.