London, September 2
Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May said she would not allow compromises to her Brexit strategy that went against the national interest, seeking to allay fears among some in her Conservative Party that she will cave in to Brussels’ demands in negotiations.
But her words drew scepticism, including from the former Brexit negotiator, David Davis, who said the pledge was little reassurance and that he would vote against parliament giving May’s exit plan its required approval.
With under two months before Britain and the European Union want to agree a deal to end over 40 years of union, May is struggling to sell what she calls her business-friendly Brexit to her own party and across a divided country.
After an initially sceptical reaction, the EU is formulating its response to what has become known as the Chequers plan, which is designed to protect cross-border trade.
Boxed in between a those at home who would balk at further concession and an EU negotiator demanding more concession, difficult talks lie ahead. “I will not be pushed into accepting compromises on the Chequers proposals that are not in our national interest,” May wrote in the Sunday Telegraph newspaper. Parliament returns from its summer break on Tuesday.
Both Britain and EU have stepped up contingency planning in case the two sides are unable reach a deal. May also said she would not hold a second referendum on Britain’s EU membership. “To ask the question all over again will be a gross betrayal of our democracy,” May said. — Reuters
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