UK's Davis resumes Brexit talks as cabinet rows turn ugly

Brussels

UK Brexit Secretary David Davis returned to Brussels on Monday to resume Brexit talks with the European Union, as infighting among ministers in London over the future of Prime Minister Theresa May gathered pace.

Mr Davis and the EU's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, shook hands before the start of four days of talks on the priority issues identified by the bloc, including the rights of EU citizens in the UK and Britain's financial obligations.

Mr Davis left Brussels around three hours later, leaving lower-ranking officials to carry out technical work. He plans to go back to the Belgian capital on Thursday.

In a tacit acknowledgment that last month's opening of negotiations had achieved little, Mr…