UK Labour leader Corbyn: Good Friday agreement must be maintained

Eren Sengezer FXStreet

The UK's opposition Labour Party's leader, Jeremy Corbyn, crossed the wires in the last minutes announcing that they will be putting proposals to Parliament next week in order to prevent a no-deal Brexit. Earlier in the day, British Prime Minister Theresa May said that she will be meeting with Corbyn with an aim to come up with a Brexit plan that can be supported by the Labour party and provided a much-needed boost to the British pound.

Key quotes (via Reuters)

Good Friday agreement must be maintained.
A vote of confidence held in reserve; to bring vote if the government cannot get a majority on Parliament.

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Eren Sengezer

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