British Prime Minister Theresa May’s spokesman crossed the wires in the last minutes noting that they were not expecting it to be easy to get enough support to pass the Brexit legislation.
Key quotes (via Reuters)
- Would urge all lawmakers to read EU withdrawal legislation when it is published on Friday.
- We will be making every possible case to lawmakers to get legislation approved by parliament.
- Asked about calls for PM May’s resignation, says PM is focused on task in hand.
- PM is confident cabinet still supports Brexit position.