EU Throws May Brexit Lifeline

EU leaders have thrown embattled Prime Minister Theresa May a lifeline by agreeing to begin internal preparatory discussions over the transition period and future UK-EU relations ahead of December’s summit at which these could be formally initiated. In general, EU leaders adopted a much more positive and conciliatory tone, although this is likely to provide cover for May to make further concessions – most notably over the Brexit bill – beyond those made in her Florence speech.