May Says There’ll Be No ‘Unlimited’ Brexit Transitional Phase
- Prime minister faces party infighting over nature of Brexit
- Finance chief Hammond says lengthier transition is needed
U.K. Cabinet's Mixed Message on Brexit Bridging Deal
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Prime Minister Theresa May said she won’t accept an “unlimited” transitional phase as Britain leaves the European Union, seeking to draw a line under an issue that’s created cracks in her own cabinet.
“For very practical reasons when we know what the future relationship with the European Union will be, we may need implementation periods,” May told Parliament on Wednesday in London. “I’m very clear, this does not mean an unlimited transitional phase. We are going to leave the European Union. That’s what people wanted and that’s what we will deliver.”