UK PM May welcomes council approval of assurances on backstop

PM May says that the UK welcomes the Council approval of assurances on backstop.

Further comments:

• Wrong to take part in EU elections.
• Decision underlines importance of getting deal passed.
• I will build support for deal from tomorrow.
• I will make every effort to make sure we can leave with deal.
• I do not believe we should revoke Article 50.
• MPs will have a chance next week to look at choices that they face.
• If deal rejected then need for new plan by April 12th.