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Boris Johnson’s Foray Into Brexit Talks Ends in Retreat From Protests

  • U.K. prime minister says talks must speed up, need more work
  • Bettel lays into Johnson after U.K. PM skips news conference
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Boris Johnson Skips Press Conference After Facing Protester Heckling
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Boris Johnson said he is optimistic about reaching a deal with the European Union even though a day of Brexit talks descended into disarray as he canceled a news conference after it was ambushed by protesters.

A noisy demonstration, in which protesters could be heard shouting “dirty liar” as music blared, prompted Johnson’s team to ask their hosts in Luxembourg to move the presser indoors -- but the request was denied.