US Vice President Mike Pence says US will play active role for successful Brexit

US Vice President Mike Pence urged the European Union to negotiate “in good faith” with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and reach a Brexit deal that “respects the UK’s sovereignty” hours before the British Prime Minister  lost a crucial vote in Parliament.

During his visit to Ireland, Pence told Irish President Michael D. Higgins and Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Tuesday that the US will look to play any role it can to achieve a successful British exit from the European Union (EU).

The vice president encouraged Britain to leave the EU in a manner that “minimizes disruption to commerce” and ensures stability in Ireland by abiding Northern Ireland’s 1998 peace deal.

“The United States supports the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union but we also recognize the unique challenges on your border and I can assure you we will continue to encourage the United Kingdom and Ireland to ensure any Brexit deal respects the Good Friday Agreement.”

Pence told the Irish leaders during his visit that the US is anxious to also negotiate a new trade deal with the EU.

Via The Guardian/The Independent.ie