Leaked EU Commission memo shows that new UK Brexit proposals fall short of satisfying backstop objectives
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A leaked European Commission memo has said the UK government’s latest draft proposals for a new Brexit deal “fall short of satisfying all the objectives of the Irish backstop”.
In an interview with SkyNews, Juncker confirmed he had been sent documents by Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlining the ideas for a new deal.
Sky News‘ report says that the document obtained, said the proposals did not provide “legally operational solutions” to the Irish backstop.
It added that the draft failed to:
Avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland
Protect the all-island economy and north-south co-operation
Preserve the integrity of the Single Market and Ireland’s place in it
The memo from the European Commission to the Council and Parliament, comes as Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay took part in talks in Brussels.
“We both recognise that a deal is in the interests of both sides,” Mr Barclay said after his sit-down with the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
He added that “no-one wants to see no-deal” but cautioned there was “still a lot of work to do” to avoid the scenario.
