Brexit Secretary will reiterate his call for a
deal that works in the best interests of both the EU and the UK
when he meets the Commission's chief negotiator later today [Monday 28
August].
As Mr Davis formally opens the third round of negotiations, he is
expected to say that the UK’s firm goal remains to secure a
mutually beneficial agreement, that works for people and
businesses across Europe.
This week’s technical talks will build on the July round and the
significant number of papers the UK has recently published
covering both our withdrawal and our vision for the deep and
special partnership we want with the EU.
The focus will be to consolidate areas of agreement and work
through complex technical issues.
is expected to say:
“We’ve had a busy few weeks. Since the last round of talks, the
UK Government has published a large number of papers covering
important issues related to our withdrawal, and our vision for
the deep and special partnership we want with the EU.
“They are products of the hard work and detailed thinking that
has been going on behind the scenes and should form the basis of
what I hope will be a constructive week of talks between the
European Commission and the UK.
“For the UK, the week ahead is about driving forward the
technical discussions across all the issues.
“We want to lock in the points where we agree, unpick the areas
where we disagree, and make further progress on a range of
issues.
“But in order to do that, we'll require flexibility and
imagination from both sides."
He is expected to add:
“Our goal remains the same. We want to agree a deal that works in
the best interests of both the EU and the UK, and people and
businesses right across Europe.
“And we're ready to roll up our sleeves and get down to work once
more.”
