UK PM spokesman: May and Tusk had a positive, constructive discussion this week

The UK PM spokesman, James Slack, speaking to reporters this Tuesday, was quoted saying that Theresa May and the EU Council President Donald Tusk had a positive, constructive discussion this week.

Key points:

   •  The UK has evolved its position on Brexit.
   •  Hopes that the EU will do the same.
   •  Sees the Salzburg informal EU Summit as a staging post for Brexit negotiations.
   •  It will be the first time EU leaders will discuss Chequers proposals.