EU Commission president Juncker out with comments a short while ago 23 Nov

  • cant say whether enough progress made to move to next stage
  • will see in the days ahead

So enlightening as ever. Not.

UK PM May's spokesperson:

  • UK has made progress with EU on border with N Ireland
  • more work to be done

Elsewhere it is announced that the Brexit withdrawal bill will be debated in UK parliament on 4 Dec and then a further 4 days before 20 Dec.

Phew, luckily I will sailing in sunny climes by the time that finishes. Bring it on. The clock really is ticking for that one, but far too slowly atm.