Q&A: Why is May seeking to unravel the long-debated withdrawal agreement?

British prime minister Theresa May wants to renegotiate the Brexit Irish backstop which guarantees there will be no border. Why? Juno McEnroe answers.

British prime minister Theresa May wants to renegotiate the Brexit Irish backstop which guarantees there will be no border. Why?

After a series of votes in Westminster this week and after consulting with MPs there, Mrs May backed this option. The backstop angers the DUP and Brexiteers.