Former Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe attacked the EU's stance in the Brexit trade talks with the UK. While speaking on Youtube channel Brexit Watch, Ms Widdecombe insisted the EU was afraid of the UK becoming a financial powerhouse, similar to that of Singapore. She argued the EU is negotiating with the intention of protecting itself for the future.

She added the British Brexit negotiators should be aware of this and refuse to bow down to these demands to ensure the UK gets the best deal for itself.

Ms Widdecombe said: "I will tell you exactly what the EU has been afraid of.

"I will tell you what the EU has been terrified of throughout Brexit even before coronavirus.

"They are terrified of a Singapore on their doorstep.

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"They are afraid of a Singapore right on the doorstep of the EU."

Ms Widdecombe expressed how she felt about the EU's demands for a level playing field agreement by the UK.

She said: "Because they are afraid that is why they are insisting on a level playing field.

"Level playing field my foot, we have left and we are not on a level playing field.

"That is why it is trying to insist on that, they are trying to ensure that we are not going to be able to compete on unequal terms."

She added: "They want to protect their own position, what it is all about, protecting the EU.

"Well frankly no, I want to protect Britain."

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The Brexit trade negotiations between the UK and EU have been a standstill for the past few weeks with no major leeway being made.

However Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted he intends for the talks to speed up.

He has claimed both the UK and EU must ramp up discussions to keep to the current timetable and ensure an agreement is made.

Despite this, it still remains clear when breakthroughs will come during the talks as both sides remain firm on their demands and expectations.

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