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Theresa May sets out her Brexit vision in Florence speech (WATCH LIVE) Extra time? Theresa May seeks 2yr Brexit ‘transition period,’ concedes UK will pay divorce bill
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British Prime Minister Theresa May is addressing Italian business leaders in Florence on Friday afternoon in an attempt to break the impasse in Brexit talks. EU leaders will be watching closely, as will her own Tory cabinet. Prime Minister Theresa May has called for extra time for Britain to leave the EU beyond the official Brexit date, while promising the UK will continue to pay for its commitments to Brussels up until 2020.
READ MORE: May’s last stand: 4 things to expect from UK PM’s make-or-break Brexit speech Speaking in Florence, Italy, May attempted to break through the deadlock between both sides of the split.
The Prime Minister conceded on the Brexit bill being demanded by the bloc, although she did not set a figure.
At the same time, she heaped praise on Brussels, and called for EU chiefs to allow extra time for Britain to leave, bit by bit.
“People, business and public services should only have to plan for one set of changes,” she said.
“During the implementation period access to one another’s markets should continue.”
“How long should be determined by how long it takes.”
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