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UK Labour's Corbyn: Not as much change as expected after talks with PM May

Following his meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May, opposition Labour Party's leader Jeremy Corbyn told reporters that the meeting was useful but inconclusive.

Key quotes (via Reuters)

  • Not as much change as expected after talks with PM May.
  • We discussed red lines on customs union.
  • We want to have access to the market.
  • Want european regulations as a minimum on the environment, employment.
  • Whole thing seems to depend on accepting the withdrawal agreement.
  • We explored some issues around future trade issues.
  • We raised labour's position of pursuing option of a second Brexit referendum.
  • No agreement reached on Brexit referendum.
  • If it goes beyond May 22, clearly it does involve EU elections which government does not want.
  • PM May is keen to get the Brexit deal through the House next week.
  • We just discussed where we are at and PM May just reiterated where she is.
  • I want to see parliament reach a decision hopefully for a customs union and protection of rights.
  • There is an awful lot of talking still to be done.
  • This is a totally ridiculous process that we have got ourselves into.
  • PM May must come up with something that is acceptable to parliament that moves in direction labour party wants.

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