Stalled Brexit Talks Pile Pressure on May to Negotiate Deal
- Weakened U.K. leader looks for breakthrough at October summit
- Divorce bill seen tied to transition, key to unlocking talks
Theresa May Talks Post-Brexit Trade With Shinzo Abe
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After a third round of Brexit talks ended in acrimony, the moment could be approaching when national leaders have to step in and break the deadlock. The question is whether Theresa May has the skills to do it.
Colleagues and counterparts who have dealt with her over the years attest to May’s ability to be stubborn -- “By God it was hard work,” former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said last year when asked about negotiating with her -- but getting agreement will require flexibility as well as toughness.