Prime
Minister Theresa May has secured backing from her Cabinet to negotiate a
soft Brexit with the European Union. It comes off the back of a
make-or-break meeting May held on Friday at her country residence in
Chequers in a bid to overcome divisions in her government.
"Today in detailed discussions the cabinet has agreed our collective position for the future of our negotiations with the EU," May said in a statement.
Key points from May's new Brexit plan
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"Today in detailed discussions the cabinet has agreed our collective position for the future of our negotiations with the EU," May said in a statement.
Key points from May's new Brexit plan
- Create a UK-EU free trade area which establishes common rules for industrial goods and agricultural products.
- Establish a pro-business customs model which would secure an open
Irish border whilst allowing Britain to strike trade deals around the
world.
- Create a “joint institutional framework” for EU-UK agreements to be interpreted in court, but with “due regard paid to EU case law” where common rules apply.
Read more: UK PM Theresa May secures Cabinet backing for 'Soft Brexit' plan | Euronews