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Boris Johnson Brexit deal LIVE: PM says proposals are ‘compromise’ to find ‘breakthrough’ on impasse



The European Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group (BSG) has “grave concerns” about Boris Johnson’s proposals, which it said cannot be backed “in their current form”.

A statement said: “The BSG does not find these last-minute proposals of the UK Government of October 2, in their current form, represent a basis for an agreement to which the European Parliament could give consent.

“The proposals do not address the real issues that need to be resolved if the backstop were to be removed, namely the all-island economy, the full respect of the Good Friday Agreement and the integrity of the single market.

“While we remain open to workable, legally operable and serious solutions, the UK’s proposals fall short and represent a significant movement away from joint commitments and objectives.”

It added: “In summary, the BSG has grave concerns about the UK proposal, as tabled. Safeguarding peace and stability on the island of Ireland, protection of citizens and EU’s legal order has to be the main focus of any deal.

“The UK proposals do not match even remotely what was agreed as a sufficient compromise in the backstop.”



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