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.

Q&A: Why is May seeking to unravel the long-debated withdrawal agreement?
Thu, 31 Jan, 2019 - 05:25
Juno McEnroe

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.

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