May Backs Plan to Scrap Backstop

The transcript discusses the challenges Theresa May faces in getting Brexit through Parliament, particularly concerning the Irish backstop. The EU has stated that the current deal is final, but some countries are open to extending the deadline with conditions. Businesses, like Bank of America, are preparing for a no-deal Brexit by relocating jobs, indicating their desire for certainty. This business pressure may influence the EU to grant the UK more time.

What difficulties is Theresa May currently facing regarding Brexit?

What are the implications of the Irish backstop in the Brexit negotiations?

What is the significance of the March 29th deadline in the context of Brexit?

How are EU countries responding to the potential extension of the Brexit deadline?

What actions are businesses taking in response to the uncertainty surrounding Brexit?