UK Brexit Sec. Raab: We do not want or expect a no deal

Below are some key takeaways, via Reuters, from British Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab's recently published statement.

• We are not far from a Brexit deal.
• Both sides agree that backstop cannot provide for permanent UK-EU relationship after exit.
• End is now firmly in sight.
• Cannot be beyond us to navigate the obstacles.
• We have resolved most of the issues and making real progress.
• We need to work rapidly through the remaining issues and come to an agreement.
• We do not want or expect a no deal.