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Key Brexiteer Gove Backs May's `Imperfect' Deal: Brexit Update

Donald Trump and Theresa May attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in Buenos Aires, on Nov. 30.

Donald Trump and Theresa May attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in Buenos Aires, on Nov. 30.

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As Theresa May’s Brexit deal faces criticism from all sides, key Brexiteer Michael Gove has said that backing the “imperfect” agreement is the right thing to do.

Environment Secretary and key Brexiteer Michael Gove has told the BBC that, while May’s deal isn’t perfect, voting for it is the right thing to do. He says that he has some concerns over the backstop, but the issue is more uncomfortable for the European Union.