On 7 February, following a ‘robust but constructive’ meeting between Jean-Claude Juncker and Theresa May, who was seeking changes to her Brexit deal, Mr Juncker stressed that the withdrawal agreement would not be redrawn, but he held open the possibility of adding ‘more ambitious’ wording to set out plans for the future relationship. Despite the challenges, the two leaders agreed that their teams should hold talks as to whether a way through can be found that would gain the broadest possible support in the UK parliament and respect the guidelines agreed by the European Council.
EU / Ireland: further Brexit talks planned
Written by David Fletcher 08 Feb 2019Additional Info
- Pray: for God to give counsel and knowledge to Brexit secretary Stephen Barclay and EU chief negotiators meeting on 11 February, and to Mr Juncker and Mrs May, meeting again at the end of February. (Proverbs 22:20)
- More: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/further-brexit-talks-planned-following-robust-meeting-between-may-and-juncker-37792520.html
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