It's back.

back.

Between a global pandemic and an unfolding economic crisis, at times it's been easy to forget.

But with a deadline looming and negotiators gathering in London for urgent talks,

Brexit has just exploded back into the headlines.

Another Brexit showdown between Britain and the European Union.

Shock tactics on Brexit, the suggestion that Britain might ignore the Brexit withdrawal treaty

tortuously agreed last year,

ignited a reaction of anger and disbelief.

With a transition period ending on December 31st

and rhetoric ramping up on all sides.

Britain and Europe are running out of time to strike a deal.

It is all very well playing brinkmanship, but it also raises the risks of something unexpected going wrong.

If you assume that you can get a deal at the last minute, that's fine, but what happens if something

unexpected comes along and you really don't have the time to fix it.

You're listening to stories of our times from the Times and the Sunday Times.

I'm Mandvein Rana. Today. Remember Brexit? The Prime Minister is to introduce legislation to override a key part of the Brexit

withdrawal agreement, raising concerns about the trade talks which are about to resume with the EU.

Make no mistake, politically right now, this is dynamite.

Could it be a catalyst for concessions, unlocking a last minute deal or torpedo any

imminent prospect of one.

The stage was set for urgent Brexit talks in London this week to try to hammer out a deal,

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