Britain hopes EU summit will build on Brexit momentum

LONDON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Britain hopes the other EU leaders will be ready to build on the momentum in Brexit talks at a summit later this week and move towards securing a deal, Brexit minister David Davis said on Tuesday.

"At the European Union council later this week, I hope the leaders of the 27 will recognise the progress made and provide (EU negotiator) Michel Barnier with a mandate to build on the momentum and spirit of cooperation we now have," Davis told parliament. "Doing so will allow us to ... achieve our best objectives and move towards a deal."

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