Below are some key takeaways, via Reuters, from British Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab’s recently published statement.
- We are not far from a Brexit deal.
- Both sides agree that backstop cannot provide for permanent UK-EU relationship after exit.
- End is now firmly in sight.
- Cannot be beyond us to navigate the obstacles.
- We have resolved most of the issues and making real progress.
- We need to work rapidly through the remaining issues and come to an agreement.
- We do not want or expect a no deal.