UK Prime Minister Theresa May hailed the draft declaration of future relationship with the EU as she spoke to reporters in Downing Street. She added, “The British people want this to be settled, they want a good deal that sets us on course for a brighter future … That deal is within our grasp and I am determined to deliver it.”
She said “The agreement we’ve reached is between the UK and the European Commission. It is now up to the 27 leaders of the other EU member states to examine this agreement in the days leading up to the special EU council meeting on Sunday.”
Regarding Gibraltar, May is confidence after speaking to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. She added “I am confident that on Sunday we’ll be able to agree a deal that delivers for the whole UK family, including Gibraltar.”