Johnson Claims Brexit Victory Over EU as Spin Battle Begins
- Deal hasn’t been published, but U.K. touting a series of wins
- Prime minister still needs to secure MPs’ backing for a deal
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The Brexit deal may not be signed yet, but Boris Johnson’s government has already started trying to sell it at home, claiming victory over the European Union.
An internal British analysis, first reported by the Guido Fawkes website and confirmed by a U.K. official, claims 28 “wins” for the U.K., 11 for the EU, and 26 areas where the two sides compromised. But, in several cases, what the U.K. describes as a “win” doesn’t accurately compare with both sides’ opening demands.