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Luxembourg and Sweden both want EU to cut us a good Brexit trade deal

Poland, Hungary, the Republic of Ireland and Italy have also spoken out in favour

TWO more EU countries have backed calls for a trade deal with Britain.

Luxembourg and Sweden have joined Spain and the Netherlands in wanting a post-Brexit agreement which includes both goods and services.

 Luxembourg and Sweden have joined Spain and the Netherlands in wanting a trade deal with Britain
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Luxembourg and Sweden have joined Spain and the Netherlands in wanting a trade deal with BritainCredit: Alamy

Italy, Poland, Hungary and the Republic of Ireland have also spoken in favour of such a treaty.

Germany and France face a rebellion over their hardline Brexit stance.

Luxembourg PM Xavier Bettel said: “Most would be happy to stick as close as possible to the current status quo.”

Chancellor Philip Hammond has said any EU offer of a trade deal that does not include services would not be a “realistic proposition” for the UK.

 Luxembourg PM Xavier Bettel said he wants to stick as close as possible to the current status quo
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Luxembourg PM Xavier Bettel said he wants to stick as close as possible to the current status quoCredit: AP:Associated Press
EU leaders offered Theresa May discussion on trade deals in the Brexit negations
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