Leo Varadkar said the deal gives Britain a little bit of breathing space
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has welcomed last night’s EU deal to extend the date on which Britain leaves the EU until at least 12 April, with the possibility of a further extension until 22 May.
Taoiseach @campaignforleo welcomes #Brexit 'breathing space' | https://t.co/ilXMn6nLUh pic.twitter.com/5gmAjRAIUc "This would treat Northern Ireland differently to the rest of the UK, with different tariffs etc. The supreme irony is that many of those opposed the Withdrawal Agreement because it treats Northern Ireland differently. The only way you can deal with this is through the Withdrawal Agreement, and if you want to see how, it’s called the backstop," said Mr Varadkar.
Following her return to the UK this morning, the Prime Minister has been briefing ministers on her talks with EU leaders in Brussels, her official spokesman said. — RTÉ News March 22, 2019 Mrs May said at a late-night press conference in Brussels that she would be bringing back her Brexit deal for a third "meaningful vote" next week.
"I do believe that things are changing, I do believe the fact there is a very clear date of the European elections will focus people's minds," she said.
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