Brexit - What May come

In her third big Brexit speech Theresa May sought to position a “unique and unprecedented” partnership with the EU, admitting that Britain would not get everything it wanted, and acknowledging there are hard facts to be faced on both sides of the negotiating table. The Prime Minister was also fairly pointed in her warning to the EU that refusing to include financial services in a trade deal after Brexit would be tantamount to economic self-harm. She was, though, candid that the UK would lose some trade access to its biggest market. The speech was largely cheered by Conservatives both side of the remain / leave fence (for a change) but criticised by EU leaders for its lack of detail. If you would like to discuss this in more detail please contact us.