After the lawmakers accepted the Brady amendment to replace the Northern Irish Backstop with an alternative, British Prime Minister Theresa May has delivered below-seen remarks.
- We will take this mandate forward.
- I will talk to the EU.
- In contrast to a fortnight ago, lawmakers have made it clear what it needs to achieve in talks.
- A majority of members have said they will support a deal with changes to the backstop.
- It is now clear that there is a route that can get a sustainable majority in this House.
- We will seek legally binding changes to the withdrawal agreement.
- Negotiations with the EU will not be easy.
- The House has reconfirmed its view that it does not want a no-deal Brexit.
- Simply opposing no deal is not enough to stop it.
Source: Reuters.
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