The Brexit process has been frustrating – whichever side of the debate you are on

The extension of the trade deal talks means there is plenty more still to say, writes Chris Stevenson

Deadlock: Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen (AFP/Getty)

So Brexit talks roll on – with the UK and EU, in Boris Johnson’s words, still “very far apart” on major issues. 

A Voices piece from Michael Toner suggesting that no deal is better than staying within the EU will no doubt get plenty of reaction from readers – both from those who agree and those who don't. From the correspondence we receive, it is clear that many readers would see no deal as a travesty.

The conversations between officials from Boris Johnson's government and those from the EU will likely continue for another few days – with the prime minister no doubt being involved. Whether there will be any movement is hard to predict, but further discussion is better than an abrupt end to the talks.