UK Prime Minister Theresa May's senior ministers have reportedly moved towards consensus on the type of Brexit deal Britain should seek from the EU.
After marathon talks at the Prime Minister's country retreat, it's reported ministers broadly agreed the UK should seek sufficient 'divergence' from the EU's rules and regulations.
But the UK would promise to stick closely to EU standards to ensure frictionless trade.
It remains to be seen whether cabinet unity will hold or whether EU negotiators would agree to such an arrangement.
But Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington believes ministers will be able to stick together.
IN: "If you…
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http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0223brexit-lidington1.mp3
After marathon talks at the Prime Minister's country retreat, it's reported ministers broadly agreed the UK should seek sufficient 'divergence' from the EU's rules and regulations.
But the UK would promise to stick closely to EU standards to ensure frictionless trade.
It remains to be seen whether cabinet unity will hold or whether EU negotiators would agree to such an arrangement.
But Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington believes ministers will be able to stick together.
IN: "If you…
OUT: …Kingdom."
DUR: 16 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0223brexit-lidington1.mp3