Reports of a major shift in the EU’s Brexit strategy are over-exaggerated, EU officials and senior political sources warned today. Sources in Brussels are complaining about British “over-spin” and say UK officials are “misreading” upbeat statements from Brussels, Paris and Berlin. The bloc has not changed its mind about Chequers, it was stressed. A senior EU source directly involved in the Brexit talks said: “There is no change on substance.” Another source added: “The Brits are probably hoping we will change our red lines. This will not happen.” EU lead negotiator Michel Barnier has, however, softened his tone, ... (full story)