Theresa May criticises EU leaders after Brexit rejection
Theresa May has called on the EU to come forward with fresh proposals on Northern Ireland and trade, warning that without a move from Brussels it will not be possible to make further progress in Brexit talks.
Speaking in 10 Downing Street a day after the humiliating rejection of her Brexit plans at the EU summit in Salzburg, the Prime Minister recognised that negotiations had reached an “impasse”.
“Until we do, we can’t make progress.”
Mrs May added: “No-one wants a good deal more than me, but the European Union should be clear - I will not overturn the result of the referendum, nor will I break up my country.
“We need serious engagement on resolving the two big problems in the negotiations and we stand ready.”