U.K. Softens Brexit Plan as May Forces Cabinet Rebels Into Line

EU’s negotiator Barnier welcomes proposal as business cheers
May imposes discipline and hardline ministers appear on board

Theresa May speaks during a cabinet meeting at Chequers.Photographer: Joel Rouse/Crown Copyright

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By Tim Ross, Robert Hutton, Kitty Donaldson, and Alex Morales

July 6, 2018 at 11:53 PM UTC

Updated on

July 7, 2018 at 8:23 AM UTC

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U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May stamped her authority on pro-Brexit cabinet rebels on Friday, forcing them to back her plan to keep close trade ties with the European Union after leaving.