Theresa May: Whatever Happens, We Want EU Nationals to Stay

German leader offers encouragement to May and sets new goal
EU agrees to make internal preparations for trade talks

U.K.'s May Calls for Brexit 'Joint Effort' With EU

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By Tim Ross, Patrick Donahue, and Ian Wishart

October 19, 2017 at 9:30 PM UTC

Updated on

October 20, 2017 at 10:36 AM UTC

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel offered Theresa May the political cover she’s been asking for to take further steps in Brexit talks, calling on both sides to move so that a deal can be reached by year-end.