Comments from May's spokesman after the cabinet meeting
Remains confident of reaching a deal
Britain's aim is for a deal as soon as possible but not at any cost
Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed
Options for mechanism to end Northern Ireland backstop were discussed, cannot share details
Still the case that UK can't accept a Northern Ireland-specific backstop in withdrawal agreement
Still the case the PM has no intention of extending Article 50
Norther Ireland is by far the main issue outstanding
Discussion on backstop issues was constructive
These comments haven't hurt cable, which remains near the highs of the day at 1.3086.
