UK officials discussing free movement with EU ahead of summit, says Reynolds
UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds stated that officials are exploring various long-term relationship options with the EU, including free movement. He emphasized that any major changes would require public consent, while the immediate focus remains on trade and youth mobility.
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This report provides additional context to the ongoing UK-EU diplomatic discussions, emphasizing the government's commitment to transparency with the public regarding future trade-offs.
The business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, said the ‘British people are the people who will decide this’. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA The business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, said the ‘British people are the people who will decide this’. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA Brexit UK officials discussing options including free movement with EU ahead of summit Business secretary says focus for November summit will be trade and youth mobility, but talks will also include ‘future options for relationship’
Prefer the Guardian on Google British officials have begun discussions with the EU about a long-term relationship that could include a return to free movement, the business secretary has said while promising the British people “are the boss” when it comes to what the UK will accept.
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