The UK PM Theresa May’s spokesman was out on the wires in the last hour, saying that we have made progress in a huge number of areas but there are sticking points in 2 areas.
Key quotes:
“¢ PM Cannot accept a border down the Irish Sea and ministers supported the PM’s position.
“¢ Ministers discussed how to clearly define how the backstop will end.
“¢ No suggestion in the cabinet that ministers were ready to quit.
“¢ Cabinet discussed their shared concerns over backstop proposals as they stand.
“¢ Convinced that if the government stands together and stands firm, we can achieve a deal that delivers on the referendum.
“¢ Britain and EU are moving closer to one another in Brexit talks.
“¢ Always said we want a deal in autumn, the summit this week is part of that process.
“¢ We want to make progress as quickly as possible.
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