UK PM spokesman: Still focused on getting a Brexit deal in the coming weeks

The UK PM spokesman James Slack was out on the wires in the last hour, saying that we have made a real progress in Brexit talks and focus is still on getting a Brexit deal in the coming weeks.

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   •  Confident of getting a Brexit deal.
   •  There remain a number of unresolved issues relating to the backstop.
   •  Remains in continuous negotiation with the EU.
   •  No proposals to extend implementation period.
   •  Says that Theresa May is seeking to make a statement to parliament on Brexit.
   •  Awaiting approval from parliament authorities to make that statement.