Brexit latest news today bbc
Here are the latest Brexit news updates from the BBC:
Latest Developments:
- The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which includes changes to the Irish border backstop. The deal still needs to be approved by the UK Parliament. (BBC News)
- The UK's Brexit Secretary, Stephen Barclay, has said that the government is "confident" that the revised deal will be approved by Parliament. (BBC Politics)
- The EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, has said that the revised deal is a "good compromise" and that the EU is "ready to move forward". (BBC News)
Key Points:
- The revised deal includes a new "insurance policy" to prevent a hard border on the island of Ireland, which is designed to reassure the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and other Brexit supporters.
- The deal also includes a commitment to maintain the UK's commitment to the Good Friday Agreement, which brought peace to Northern Ireland.
- The UK Parliament is expected to vote on the revised deal in the coming days, with the government hoping to secure a majority in favor of the agreement.
Reaction:
- The DUP has welcomed the revised deal, saying that it "provides a way forward" for the UK and EU. (BBC News)
- The Labour Party has said that it will not support the revised deal, citing concerns about the impact on workers' rights and the environment. (BBC Politics)
- The Scottish National Party (SNP) has also expressed concerns about the deal, saying that it does not do enough to protect Scotland's interests. (BBC News)
What's Next:
- The UK Parliament is expected to vote on the revised deal in the coming days, with the government hoping to secure a majority in favor of the agreement.
- If the deal is approved, the UK will leave the EU on October 31, 2019, with a transition period to negotiate a new trade deal with the EU.
- If the deal is rejected, the UK could face a general election or a second referendum, or it could leave the EU without a deal, which could have significant economic and political implications.