UK PM May spokeswoman: Government has no intention of withdrawing motion ahead of today's votes

British Prime Minister Theresa May's spokeswoman recently told reporters that the PM had spoken with German Chancellor Merkel as well as Swedish, Portuguese, and Austrian leaders.

Key quotes (via Reuters)

• PM discussed need for legally binding changes to backstop.
• Calls were constructive.
• Government has no intention of withdrawing motion ahead of votes later today.