May is looking for assurances that backstop deal won't be indefinite
Comments from an EU official cited by Reuters:
Any assurances given to May cannot contradict the already agreed withdrawal deal
There has been no request so far from Britain to extend withdrawal negotiations with EU
If there is such a request 'the right answer will be found'
The text of the Irish backstop is clear and will be legally binding
Translation: May isn't getting a better deal or any real assurances.
