The UK PM Prime Minister Theresa May is on the wires, via Reuters, speaking before the second day of the EU Brexit Summit.
Key Headlines:
Have made good progress on Brexit talks.
Still some issues remaining on backstop.
Could not accept initial EU proposal.
Option to extend the implementation period for a few months.
Option to extend not expected to be used.
Expects implementation period to end at end of 2020.
Does not want to see a gap between transition period and future deal.