Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happenDowning Street lobby briefing – Summary 1.38pm GMT But Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, has said that “with creativity” a solution to the backstop problem could still be found.”We can use the remaining time to perhaps remove all the obstacles that have so far stood in the way and find an agreement – if everybody is willing.” Chancellor Merkel this morning said that ‘with creativity’ Northern Ireland solution might be possible. #Brexit pic.twitter.com/AgSsEwCcr3 1.26pm GMT This is from Martin Selmayr, the European commission’s secretary general.On the EU side, nobody is considering this. Asked whether any assurance would help to get the Withdrawal Agreement through the Commons, the answers of MPs were … inconclusive …. The meeting confirmed that the EU did well to start its no deal preparations in December 2017. Continue reading…
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