Additional remarks from British Prime Minister Theresa May continue to cross the wires.
Key quotes (via Reuters)
- The idea of extended transition is an idea that has been around a while.
- We are not proposing an extension to the implementation period.
- We want to get on and complete a deal.
- We are intensifying the work on these negotiations.
- There is a very real sense that people want the deal to be done.
- The deal will be done.
- We are working to do the deal within that reasonable timetable.
- We believe the future relationship will resolve the issue of the Northern Irish backstop.
- We want the future relationship to come into place after implementation period.