Brexit white paper has now been published
February 2, 2017
The United Kingdom’s exit from and new partnership with the European Union White Paper has now been published and can be viewed on the Gov.uk website.
This White Paper provides Parliament and the country with a clear vision of what we are seeking to achieve in negotiating our exit from, and new partnership with, the European Union.
This White Paper confirms the Prime Minister’s vision of an independent, truly global UK and an ambitious future relationship with the EU.
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