28 Jan 2019
EU Deputy Negotiator Weyand: Hard to see how you construct UK majority for a deal
The EU's Deputy Negotiator, Sabine Weyand, recently crossed the wires saying it was hard to see how the UK can get the support of the majority for a deal.
Key quotes (via Reuters)
- Customs union in backstop was explicit UK demand.
- UK-wide backstop was sufficient to get treaty passed.
- Brexit negations between UK and EU have finished.
- We wont reopen withdrawal agreement.