UK PM May: does not want a hard border in Ireland
In her opening remarks at the much anticipated Brexit speech, the UK PM Theresa May was noted saying that government will make UK a place for everyone not just privileged few.
Key quotes:
• Now living through an important moment in nation's history
• 5 key tests for UK
• Now approaching crucial moment
• No escaping the complexity of task ahead
• Referendum 'was not a vote for a distant relationship with our neighbours'
• No one should be in any doubt about agreement made in December, despite concerns about draft treaty on Wednesday
• Confident differences on implementation period can be resolved by March summit
• Rules out existing trade deal models, poor old Norway and Canada
• Implementation must be time limited
• We do not want to go back to a hard border in Ireland