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British Prime Minister: Brexit Agreement Still 'Achievable'

Jan 25, 2026 January 25, 2026 3 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

British Prime Minister Theresa May insists that a Brexit agreement is still achievable despite ongoing deadlock in negotiations with the EU, particularly concerning the Irish border issue. The situation is critical as Britain faces the possibility of a chaotic exit from the EU without a deal by March next year.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The UK is at a critical juncture in Brexit negotiations, with significant implications for its future and international relations.

👥 Key Players

Theresa May MENTIONED
Prime Minister of Britain
"As the leader of the UK, her decisions directly impact Brexit negotiations and the future relationship between the UK and the EU."
Dominic Raab MENTIONED
Brexit Negotiations Minister
"He is responsible for overseeing the negotiations with the EU, making his role critical in determining the outcome of Brexit."
European Union (EU) MENTIONED
Political and economic union of member states
"The EU is the counterpart in the negotiations, and its policies and agreements will shape the post-Brexit relationship with the UK."

📰 What Happened

British Prime Minister Theresa May expressed optimism that a Brexit agreement is still possible despite ongoing deadlock, particularly regarding the Irish border issue. She emphasized the need for a deal to avoid economic chaos as the deadline approaches.

  • Negotiations are stalled over how to manage the Irish border post-Brexit.
  • May insists that the UK will not accept proposals that threaten its territorial integrity.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: The outcome of Brexit could influence Iran's economic relations with Europe, especially in terms of trade agreements and sanctions.
🌍 Regional: A chaotic Brexit could destabilize the European economy, which may have ripple effects in the Middle East.
🌐 International: Brexit negotiations are closely watched globally, as they may set precedents for other countries considering similar exits from unions or trade agreements.

📚 Background

Brexit refers to the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union, which has been a contentious issue since the 2016 referendum. Key challenges include trade agreements and the status of the Irish border.

EU-UK trade relations Impact of Brexit on global markets
📡 Source: NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The article presents statements from officials and summarizes the current state of negotiations without apparent bias.

Theresa May, the Prime Minister of Britain, stated on Monday, October 15, that despite the deadlock in negotiations with the European Union regarding the issue of the Irish border, she still believes that a Brexit agreement is 'achievable.' In the British Parliament, May said, 'We cannot allow this disagreement to jeopardize the prospect of a good deal and end up with no agreement at all, which is in fact no one's wish.' The Prime Minister added, 'I still believe that an agreement for Britain and the EU will yield the best outcome, and I still believe that such an agreement is achievable.' She made these remarks just one day after Dominic Raab, the Brexit negotiations minister, failed to make progress in negotiations with the EU ahead of the EU summit scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. Concerns have increased that Britain may be forced to leave the EU without an agreement by March next year, which could lead to economic and legal chaos. May stated that both sides have made 'significant progress' on how Britain will separate from the EU and the overall framework of economic relations thereafter. One unresolved issue in these negotiations is how to keep the land borders between Britain and the Republic of Ireland open after the country exits the single market and the EU's common customs regulations. May said the EU has agreed to 'consider' her proposal to maintain Britain's alignment with EU customs laws until a comprehensive trade agreement that addresses border control is reached. However, according to her, the EU has stated that there is not enough time to clarify these details and has proposed a plan that would only align Northern Ireland within Britain with EU customs regulations. The British Prime Minister added, 'Even with progress in negotiations, the EU is demanding a more comprehensive guarantee and insists on its previous proposal to limit customs alignment to Northern Ireland.' 'In response, we have clearly stated that we will not support any proposal that jeopardizes the territorial integrity of Britain.' May also confirmed that there is a disagreement between the two sides regarding the temporary nature of this situation, with the EU insisting that this decision must inherently be permanent as a guarantee. She added, 'If the EU does not cooperate regarding the future relations of the two sides, we must ensure that we will not remain in such a situation indefinitely.'

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Translation confidence: 85%

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