The UK PM Theresa May’s spokesman was out on the wires in the last hour, via Reuters, saying that some changes to the agreement with the EU will need to be made if we are to secure parliamentary support.
Key quotes:
“¢ Work on how we address concerns over the Northern Irish backstop is ongoing.
“¢ We have consistently heard from the EU leaders that they want the UK to leave with a deal.
“¢ Our position is that we would like to have a second meaningful vote as soon as possible.
“¢ Selection of amendments in the Parliament is entirely a matter for the speaker.
“¢ The PM is meeting Conservative Party colleagues and Conservative MEPs today.
“¢ The PM has been very clear that we will be leaving the EU on March 29.