May says she does not expect 'immediate breakthrough' ahead of Brexit talks

Speaking to reporters as she arrived for the EU summit in Brussels, Ms May said while she will underline her parliament's concerns over the existing deal, no changes are immediately apparent.

Thu, 13 Dec, 2018 - 13:16

Fiachra Ó Cionnaith, in Brussels

British Prime Minister Theresa May has admitted she does not expect "an immediate breakthrough" in her bid to win "legal and political" Brexit backstop assurances.

Speaking to reporters as she arrived for the EU summit in Brussels, Ms May said while she will underline her parliament's concerns over the existing deal, no changes are immediately apparent.