At least four pro-EU members of Britain's Conservative and Unionist cabinet could quit their positions, reports claim, amid a lack of progress in talks with the EU, as well as fears of a ‘no deal' Brexit.
Kristian Rouz — A new report claims at least four members of Britain's Conservative and Unionist cabinet of Prime Minister Theresa May could resign from their positions due to their dissatisfaction with May's handling of the Brexit process.
The speculation is rife after the EU rejected yet another Brexit proposal from Downing Street, fuelling concerns over possible further concessions by the prime minister.
The Sunday Times reported the four ministers in question support remaining in the EU — and could leave their positions over their concerns with a possible ‘no deal' Brexit.
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Meanwhile, supporters of the so-called ‘clean Brexit' are ramping up pressure on Prime Minister May as well. The ‘clean Brexit' is a concept advocated by former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, which would withdraw the UK from the single market and the EU's jurisdiction.
The EU has maintained Britain should remain in its customs union, or else a ‘hard border' in Ireland could become a major problem for the UK. PM May has been trying to work around the EU's demands, but Brussels appears to see its position as non-negotiable.
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