By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/theresa-may-defends-brexit-plan-after-cabinet-departures Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Theresa May defends Brexit plan after Cabinet departures World Jul 9, 2018 11:29 AM EDT LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May has defended her post-Brexit trade plan that sparked Cabinet resignations, saying it is the only way to avoid a hard border with Ireland. May told the House of Commons on Monday that her program — which would allow the free movement of goods, but not services — is the “right Brexit ” because it would make it possible to avoid checks at the border between the republic and Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is part of the U.K. Lawmakers howled as a beleaguered May paid tribute to two senior members of her Cabinet who resigned rather than accept her proposals. May said: “What we are proposing is challenging for the EU. It requires them to think again, to look beyond the positions they have taken so far and to agree a new and fair balance of rights and obligations.” READ MORE: Boris Johnson quits UK government in mounting Brexit crisis We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May has defended her post-Brexit trade plan that sparked Cabinet resignations, saying it is the only way to avoid a hard border with Ireland. May told the House of Commons on Monday that her program — which would allow the free movement of goods, but not services — is the “right Brexit ” because it would make it possible to avoid checks at the border between the republic and Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is part of the U.K. Lawmakers howled as a beleaguered May paid tribute to two senior members of her Cabinet who resigned rather than accept her proposals. May said: “What we are proposing is challenging for the EU. It requires them to think again, to look beyond the positions they have taken so far and to agree a new and fair balance of rights and obligations.” READ MORE: Boris Johnson quits UK government in mounting Brexit crisis We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now