EU leaders endorse Brexit deal
- 5 years ago
EU leaders have backed British Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit agreement in a summit in Brussels that lasted about half an hour.
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Aram… just the British parliament left to convince….
That's right Mark…that will be the toughest test for Prime Minister May.
Many MPs from both sides of the aisle have already said they will vote the deal down.
However, EU leaders are urging British lawmakers to approve the agreement, saying there is no alternative.
"I am inviting those who have to ratify this deal in the House of Commons to take this into consideration: this is the best deal possible for Britain, this is the best deal possible for Europe, this is the only deal possible - the only deal possible."
Mr. Juncker also warned that anyone who thought the EU may offer improved terms would be disappointed.
Mrs. May also used the post-summit press conference in Brussels to make a sales pitch for her plan.
"Before Christmas, MPs will vote on this deal, it will be one of the most significant votes that parliament has held for many years. On it will depend whether we move forward together into a brighter future, or open the door to yet more division and uncertainty…... In parliament and beyond it, I will make the case for this deal with all my heart and I look forward to that campaign."
Brexiteers have complained that the agreement binds the UK to too many EU rules with London having no say.
After the summit, many MPs were unconvinced and repeated their willingness to vote the deal down.
Despite the prospects of May's plan looking dim, there was no discussion of what may happen if parliament rejects the deal.
For more on this and other news around the world we turn to our Ro Aram….
Aram… just the British parliament left to convince….
That's right Mark…that will be the toughest test for Prime Minister May.
Many MPs from both sides of the aisle have already said they will vote the deal down.
However, EU leaders are urging British lawmakers to approve the agreement, saying there is no alternative.
"I am inviting those who have to ratify this deal in the House of Commons to take this into consideration: this is the best deal possible for Britain, this is the best deal possible for Europe, this is the only deal possible - the only deal possible."
Mr. Juncker also warned that anyone who thought the EU may offer improved terms would be disappointed.
Mrs. May also used the post-summit press conference in Brussels to make a sales pitch for her plan.
"Before Christmas, MPs will vote on this deal, it will be one of the most significant votes that parliament has held for many years. On it will depend whether we move forward together into a brighter future, or open the door to yet more division and uncertainty…... In parliament and beyond it, I will make the case for this deal with all my heart and I look forward to that campaign."
Brexiteers have complained that the agreement binds the UK to too many EU rules with London having no say.
After the summit, many MPs were unconvinced and repeated their willingness to vote the deal down.
Despite the prospects of May's plan looking dim, there was no discussion of what may happen if parliament rejects the deal.