May hopes for EU assurance before Brexit meaningful vote

Brussels says PM likely to be offered ‘exchange of letters’ confirming EU’s intention to quickly conclude trade talksTheresa May hopes to secure last-minute assurances from the European Union before next Tuesday’s meaningful vote over Brexit, although there are significant differences between the sides and scepticism that rebel Tories can be won over.Brussels sources said at lunchtime on Monday that the prime minister was likely to be offered an “exchange of letters