Iran Press/Europe: British officials will stop attending daily meetings involved in the bloc’s decision making to reinforce the warning the UK will leave the European Union on October 31.
During his first statement in the House of Commons as British Prime Minister on July 25, Boris Johnson vowed to “unshackle” British diplomacy from EU affairs as Brexit day looms. The latest stern move to put distance between the UK and Brussels is said to be in line with that, Iran Press citing The Guardian newspaper reported.
British diplomats had been expected to take their seats alongside remaining EU27 counterparts at upcoming EU working group meetings overseeing issues on security, the joint response to any future crises involving civilians, foreign affairs and the protection of consumer interests.
There are some 150 diplomats part of the UK’s permanent representation in Brussels during the drafting of EU positions and regulations.
There are doubts among experts whether Boris Johnson’s hardline position on Brexit will split Britain and the Conservative Party or not and how he will handle Brexit.
It is not yet clear to what extent the UK’s withdrawal from EU structures will be before the Brexit deadline at the end of October, such as whether ministers would simply fail to show up for meetings over the next two-and-a-half months.
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