Brexit Deal in Brussels: What the Fine Print Says and What It Means

Theresa May got her Brexit breakthrough, ending six months of negotiations with the European Union. But celebration could be short-lived.
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Theresa May got her Brexit breakthrough, ending six months of negotiations with the European Union. But celebration could be short-lived as the agreement she signed up to contains political booby traps down the line.

The technical and legal language of the 15-page document published Friday gives clues as to where conflict may arise between the two sides as they prepare for the next step in talks.