EU says ‘no solution’ yet to Brexit deadlock vanguardngr.com vanguardnews
European Union and British negotiators conceded Wednesday that talks aimed at getting their Brexit agreement through parliament in London have been “difficult” as a solution remained elusive three weeks before Britain’s exit.
EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier reported the continued deadlock to the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, after meeting his British counterparts late Tuesday. Prime Minister Theresa May struck the withdrawal deal with the EU in November, but the British parliament overwhelmingly voted it down in January.
May’s spokesman said Wednesday in London: “My understanding is that the talks were difficult and that there was a robust exchange of views.” Cox, the British government’s top lawyer, told Sky News television he had put forward some “very reasonable proposals” during his talks.“We’re into the meat of the matter now,” the top lawyer added without revealing the content of the discussions.Cox’s presence is seen as central as he will ultimately offer a legal opinion on the Brexit deal and the Irish backstop that could determine whether key pro-Brexit lawmakers will approve the withdrawal agreement.
But most of them continue to press for a time limit or exit clause to the backstop. They have also set up their own team of lawyers to scrutinise anything that Cox brings back from Brussels.
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