Matt Hancock answers questions at daily coronavirus press conference

Michel Barnier highlights the slow progress in EU-UK trade talks, expressing hope to avoid a no-deal scenario. The UK emphasizes its sovereignty in any agreement, while both sides aim to accelerate discussions. The impact of coronavirus is acknowledged, and a call for cooperation is made to finalize the agreement based on the political declaration.

What is Michel Barnier's view on the current state of trade talks between the EU and the UK?

• They are progressing well.

• They are not progressing well.

• They are irrelevant.

• They have been completed.

What is the speaker's hope regarding the trade talks?

• To delay the talks indefinitely.

• To involve more countries in the talks.

• To avoid a no-deal outcome.

• To reach a no-deal outcome.

What must any agreement between the EU and the UK reflect, according to the speaker?

• The EU's dominance.

• The UK's status as a sovereign state.

• The need for more negotiations.

• The importance of trade tariffs.

What is the speaker's main focus besides the trade talks?

• Climate change.

• Education reform.

• The coronavirus pandemic.

• Technological advancements.

What is the agreed vision between the UK and the EU based on?

• A cultural exchange program.

• A military alliance.

• The political declaration.

• A new economic model.