Brexit deal 'still very possible': British minister

Britain's Brexit Minister Stephen Barclay said Tuesday that a divorce deal with the EU was "still very possible" as the two sides pursue intense negotiations ahead of a summit this week.

Britain's Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay speaks to members of the media as he arrives to attend the General Affairs Council on Article 50, in Luxembourg, October 15, 2019. [Photo: IC]

"The talks are ongoing. We need to give them space to proceed but detailed conversations are under way and a deal is still very possible," Barclay said as he arrived for a meeting with EU ministers in Luxembourg.