In future, a Spanish veto on a Brexit deal could be more than just paper talk
The Spanish government cannot veto the withdrawal agreement. But the final trade deal is a different matter.
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The Spanish government cannot veto the withdrawal agreement. But the final trade deal is a different matter.
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