Ireland's Coveney: Backstop is not going to change

Irish foreign minister, Simon Coveney crossed the wires in the last hour and said that the UK PM Theresa May did not say that she wants backstop to be removed.

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   •  Opponents have turned backstop into something it isn't.
   •  The backstop is not going to change.
   •  Bringing detailed paper to Cabinet today on various Brexit scenarios.
   •  Actively preparing and taking actions for no deal Brexit.
   •  Still think no deal Brexit is unlikely.