May hints at transitional deal to avert Brexit 'cliff edge'

Theresa May addressing CBI

Sky News, Mon, Nov 21, 2016

by Darren McCaffrey, Political Correspondent

The Prime Minister hints at a possible interim Brexit deal to make sure there is no cliff-edge departure from the European Union.

Brexit means Brexit, and that means leaving the European Union - well eventually, it seems.

Appearing before business leaders, the Prime Minister today suggested that the UK may have a transitional period, an interim agreement before full-blown Brexit.

Acknowledging business fears about a sudden "cliff-edge" change after the UK leaves the European Union, Theresa May said avoiding it would be part of talks with Brussels.

When asked about getting a transitional deal for the UK Mrs May said: "Obviously as we look at the negotiation we want to get the arrangement that is going to work best for the UK and the arrangement that is going to be best for business in the UK.

"And I'm conscious that there will be issues that need to be looked at ... that people don't want a cliff edge." . .


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