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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Politics
Lizzy Buchan

Brexit today - live updates: EU Withdrawal Bill debate resumes as Brussels hardens negotiating stance

Brexit is firmly back on the agenda today after leaked papers revealed Brussels was hardening its negotiating stance with demands for a veto over future trade deals signed by the UK. 

Senior EU officials said Brexit could still be reversed, with European Council president Donald Tusk telling Britain, "Our hearts are still open for you".

Boris Johnson has stirred up anger by returning to his widely discredited claim that leaving the European Union would allow Britain to claw back £350m a week for the NHS.

In a provocative interview, the Foreign Secretary admitted his claim had been wrong - as the true total was much higher at £438m.

The Government’s flagship Brexit bill will return to the Commons for its final stages, where opposition MPs will attempt to force the Government to protect devolution and keep the UK in the customs union and the single market.

Theresa May also chairs a meeting of her new-look Cabinet this morning, as the fallout from the collapse of construction giant Carillion continues.

Please see the live updates below

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