The 12-point plan PM wants for Britain in negotiations
Here are the 12 objectives for Britain’s Brexit negotiations, as set out in Theresa May’s speech at Lancaster House:
1. Certainty wherever possible. 2. Control of our own laws. 3. Strengthening the United Kingdom.
4. Maintaining the common travel area with Ireland. 5. Control of immigration. 6. Rights for EU nationals in Britain and British nationals in the EU. 7. Enhancing rights for workers. 8. Free trade with European markets. 9. New trade agreements with other countries. 10. A leading role in science and innovation.
11. Co-operation on crime, terrorism and foreign affairs.
12. A phased approach, delivering a smooth and orderly Brexit.
Following the PM’s speech, Brexit Secretary David Davis later told the Commons the vote would not be an opportunity for MPs to prevent withdrawal, as defeat for the Government would not mean Britain staying in the EU, but leaving without a deal.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn warned Mrs May would turn the UK into a “low-corporate taxation, bargain basement economy” if the EU did not give her everything she wanted.
Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said: “Theresa May has confirmed Britain is heading for a hard Brexit.
“She claimed people voted to Leave the single market. They didn’t.
“She has made the choice to do massive damage to the British economy.”