Does the future look brighter?

Theresa May has written a letter to the British public pleading for their support for her Brexit deal, as the EU prepares to sign it off.

The prime minister said her agreement promises a “brighter future” for the UK and leaving the EU next year will be “a moment of renewal and reconciliation for our whole country”.

EU leaders are in Brussels for a summit to decide whether to endorse the deal.

European Council chief Donald Tusk has recommended all countries approve it.

The president of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, said saying goodbye to the UK was “not a moment of jubilation” but a “tragedy” for the EU.

He added that, although this was the “best possible deal” for both sides, there were “no smooth divorces”.

Spain – which had threatened to boycott the summit – will attend after a last-minute disagreement over Gibraltar was resolved on Saturday.

However, even if the EU agrees to the deal, it needs to be passed by the UK Parliament. Many MPs – including in Mrs May’s own Conservative Party – have stated they will vote against it.

What are your views? Does the future look brighter? Would you vote for this agreement?