Michel Barnier has delayed publishing a draft on how the EU sees a new deal working post - Brexit , after Downing Street signalled new concessions in their negotiating position . However, amid concerns in London that the document could lead to fresh demands from Brexiteers for Theresa May to abandon her plan for a Chequers-style deal, the paper is being redrafted. EU sources say these will be taken into account and the deal redrafted , in order to buy Theresa May time to gather domestic support for a final “ grand bargain ” ahead of next week ’s critical meeting of European leaders . The announcement comes amid speculation that the DUP is prepared to compromise on the Irish independence backstop .
Michel Barnier has delayed publishing a draft on how the EU sees a new deal working post - Brexit , after Downing Street signalled new concessions in their negotiating position . EU sources say these will be taken into account and the deal redrafted , in order to buy Theresa May time to gather domestic support for a final “ grand bargain ” ahead of next week ’s critical meeting of European leaders . The announcement comes amid speculation that the DUP is prepared to compromise on the Irish independence backstop .