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Good luck: Last words Europe's leaders had for Theresa May on Brexit deal

All leaders had taken the conscious decision not to talk about the possibility of a 'plan B'

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Ian Wishart | Bloomberg
The last words Europe’s leaders had for Theresa May after approving her Brexit divorce deal on Sunday were “good luck!”

It was hardly the biggest vote of confidence for the U.K. prime minister as she attempts to sell the much-criticized agreement to Parliament and the U.K. people. But for now, after countless episodes of bad blood and irritation, Europe and May are on the same side. Nobody wants this plan to fail.

Diplomats had taken steps to ensure the summit in Brussels wasn’t to become a negotiating session. Only seven of the EU’s 27 leaders spoke before May entered the room, behind

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