Theresa May stands firm on Brexit plan amid fears of a sellout
London — Prime Minister Theresa May said she would not allow compromises to her Brexit strategy against the national interest, seeking to allay fears among some in her Conservative Party that she will cave in to Brussels’ demands in negotiations. But her words drew scepticism, including from former Brexit negotiator David Davis, who said the pledge was little reassurance and he would vote against parliament giving May’s exit plan its required approval. With less than two months to go before Britain and the EU want to agree a deal to end more than 40 years of union, May is struggling to sell what she calls her business-friendly Brexit to her own party and across a divided country. After an initially sceptical reaction, the EU is formulating its response to what has become known as the Chequers plan, which is designed to protect cross-border trade.
Boxed in between those at home who would balk at further concessions and an EU negotiator demanding more concessions, difficult talk...
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