The UK embarks on its historic negotiations to leave the European
Union today as the first official Brexit talks get underway in
Brussels.
A UK team will travel to Belgium confident it can achieve a bold
and ambitious deal that will work in the interest of the whole
UK.
Secretary of State will also use the negotiations
to build a new, deep and special partnership with the European
Union.
During the first day of talks Secretary of State for Exiting the
EU is expected to say:
“Today marks the start of negotiations that will shape the future
of the European Union and the United Kingdom, and the lives of
our citizens.
“We want both sides to emerge strong and prosperous, capable of
projecting our shared European values, leading in the world, and
demonstrating our resolve to protect the security of our
citizens.
“I want to reiterate at the outset of these talks that the UK
will remain a committed partner and ally of our friends across
the Continent.
“And while there is a long road ahead, our destination is clear –
a deep and special partnership between the UK and the EU. A deal
like no other in history.
“I look forward to beginning work on that new future today.”
The opening of the negotiations will take place at the European
Commission’s Berlaymont building in Brussels and will be a
one-day event, starting at approximately 11am.
The session will close in the late afternoon with a joint press
conference by Secretary of State and .
