This dashes the rumours of a time-limited backstop even further

  • Hopes UK cross-party talks have a positive outcome
  • Declaration on future ties could be improved
  • Could change future ties document within hours
  • EU needs a roadmap for Brexit from Theresa May

This pretty much just confirms that the EU's stance has not changed whatsoever. It's now down to May's talks with Merkel and Macron and if she can convince them that she can find a breakthrough in negotiations with the Labour party.