EU Rejects May's Plea for Help

The transcript discusses a challenging summit for Prime Minister May, focusing on the Irish border issue and the EU's reluctance to offer concessions. The EU sees the Irish backstop as a major problem, and the current deal is unlikely to pass the UK Parliament. European leaders find May's plan vague and unclear, necessitating a better strategy. The Brexit vote is postponed to January, with a deadline of January 21st.

How did the Prime Minister's proposals affect the likelihood of the deal passing through the UK Parliament?

What were the expectations for a Brexit vote in December according to the text?