Theresa May says there will be further Brexit talks with the EU – Politics live

Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments, as Tory backbench anger simmers after EU warns deal ‘not open for negotiation’EU leaders reject May’s Brexit proposalLabour to ‘throw kitchen sink’ to force PM’s hand 1.52pm GMT May has just finished speaking. Here’s what she said.“If the backstop was ever triggered it would apply only temporarily and the EU would use its best endeavours to negotiate and conclude expeditiously a subsequent agreement that would replace the backstop. That the EU stands ready to embark on preparations so that negotiations on the future partnership can conclude as soon as possible. As formal conclusions these commitments have legal statements and therefore should be welcomed.” 1.31pm GMT Lisa O’Carroll, the Guardian’s Brexit correspondent was watching the press conference.NEW: Theresa May says reports that talks been closed down at the EU are not true”been reporting that the EU is not willing to provide any further clarification … but [following talks this morning] further discussion is in fact possible”MAY ON THAT JUNCKER EXCHANGE”I had a robust discussion with JC Juncker… What came out of that was his clarity was that when he had been talking and used that phrase he was talking about a general level of debate.”Daily Mail: What’s been more difficult – the malcontents at home or the Eurobullies?May: It’s a job for delivering the vote for the referendum..I never said it was going to be easy. Negotiations like this always tough.. and as you get towards the v end, things can get more diff Continue reading…
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