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The Government's Negotiating Objectives for Exiting the EU
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The Government's Negotiating Objectives for Exiting the EU

Theresa May
Prime Minister's Office, United Kingdom Government, 2017
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The first quarter of 2017 marks the start of Britain’s exit negotiations with the European Union. Following months of speculation about the UK’s Brexit strategy, Prime Minister Theresa May delivered a much-anticipated speech outlining her goals and objectives going into what will likely be a long, drawn-out negotiation process. May strikes a hopeful and conciliatory tone, while making clear that Britain won’t agree to a deal that violates its economic and security interests. While always politically neutral, getAbstract recommends May’s landmark speech to policy makers and business executives with a stake in the EU and UK markets.

Take-Aways

  • Britain is about to start a two-year negotiation process to leave the European Union. The goal is complete withdrawal from the European Union and the EU single market.
  • The UK government must submit any final deal to both Houses of Parliament before it becomes British law.
  • Once no longer bound by EU law, the UK government will delegate some legal powers to the four union members, while also pursuing policies that “strengthen the union.”

About the Author

Theresa May is the prime minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Conservative Party. She succeeded David Cameron, who resigned in July 2016 after Britain voted to leave the European Union.

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