A former Clare Government Minister has expressed hope that Britain won’t crash out of the EU without a deal, even though a no-deal scenario remains a real threat.
Tony Killeen’s comments come as Theresa May has returned to London to start work on getting her withdrawal agreement passed, after EU leaders agreed to delay Brexit.
The French President thinks Theresa May has a relatively low chance of that happening.
EU leaders have agreed to delay Brexit until the 22nd of May, as long as MPs back British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Withdrawal Agreement next week.
Otherwise the deadline will be the 12th of April, with no deal, or a longer extension, among the remaining options.
It follows talks in Brussels last night, which have been described by former UKIP leader Nigel Farage as “an international humiliation for the UK.
He thinks article 50 won’t be evoked, and says there’s a growing disconnect between politicians and the grassroots.
While many in the UK aren’t happy either
The French President says Theresa May has just 5 per cent chance of getting the Brexit withdrawal deal passed.
Emmanuel Macron hasn’t been convinced by Theresa May at the EU summit in Brussels.
Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has also been weighing in on getting a deal done next week.
Here, former Defence Minister and Fianna Fáil TD Tony Killeen says he’s somewhat hopeful that Britain won’t crash out of the union without a deal.
He believes a no deal scenario could be damaging for the Labour party, something he’s sure they’re well aware of.
