Posted November 14, 2018 05:52:21

After months of stalled talks, false starts and setbacks, negotiators from Britain and the European Union have struck a proposed divorce deal for the UK's exit from the bloc.

But the agreement faces major political hurdles starting on Wednesday (UK time), when British Prime Minister Theresa May will try to win the approval of her divided Cabinet for a deal many ministers view with scepticism.

"Cabinet will meet at 2:00pm tomorrow to consider the draft agreement the negotiating teams have reached in Brussels, and to decide on next steps," a spokesman at Ms May's Downing Street office said.

"Cabinet ministers have been invited to read documentation ahead of that meeting," the spokesman said, after Irish and British media were leaked details of the breakthrough.

More to come.

Reuters/AP

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