Tuesday, January 29, 2019

MAY CONFIRMS PUSH FOR NEW BREXIT NEGOTIATIONS WITH EU

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's confirmed to British lawmakers she's going to try and re-open negotiations with the EU on a Brexit deal.

She says she'll try and win changes to the controversial Irish border backstop solution with a view to a deal that can win the support of enough MPs.

This despite Brussels saying the already-agreed Withdrawal Agreement can not be re-opened.

MPs will vote later (around 19G) on a series of amendments that could shape the future direction of Brexit.

UK correspondent Olly Barratts says there are two to watch out for in particular.

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