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“Big differences remain to be bridged” in talks to reach a post-Brexit trade deal, EU Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said following a call with Boris Johnson. She warned it would be “very challenging” to overcome differences, particularly on fisheries. A No 10 spokesman said PM Johnson told von der Leyen that a no deal scenario was “very likely” unless the EU position changed “substantially” on fisheries. The UK’s chief negotiator David Frost said: “The situation in our talks with the EU is very serious tonight. Progress seems blocked and time is running out.” European Parliament leaders set Sunday as a deadline for them to see the text of any deal agreed by the negotiating teams.