The first point is to provide certainty wherever possible about the process of leaving the European Union.
Addressing the nation this lunchtime, the Prime Minister has laid out a 12 point plan moving forward to guide Britain into a Brexit nation.
The first point is to provide certainty wherever possible about the process of leaving the European Union.
The second outlines that Britain will be in control of its own laws and upon leaving the EU; British laws will be devised in Westminster, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast.
The third point of the plan is to strengthen the “precious” union between the four nations of the United Kingdom.
The fourth point is to maintain the common travel area with the Republic of Ireland by delivering a practical solution that allows its maintenance.
The fifth point touches upon one of the most controversial areas of Brexit- immigration. It outlines the control of immigration coming from the EU, monitoring the number of EU citizens that come to the UK.
The sixth point highlights the rights for EU nationals in Britain and vice versa, and May wishes to guarantee these rights as early as possible into Brexit negotiations.
The seventh point outlines the protection of worker’s rights, and the government wish to not only protect the rights of workers, but are also set to build on them.
The eighth point emphasises free trade with European markets through a “bold and ambitious” free trade agreement with the EU.
The ninth point furthers the previous, by outlining new trade agreements with other countries to rediscover its role as a “great and global” trading nation.
The tenth point outlines the government’s desire to collaborate with European partners on major science, research and technology initiatives to become the best place for science and innovation.
The penultimate point of the Prime Minister’s plan is the continuance to work closely with our European allies in foreign and defence policy even after leaving the European Union in the co-operation in the fight against terrorism.
And the final point is the desire for a smooth and orderly Brexit through a phased process of implementation which May believes is in the best interests of Britain, the EU Institutions and the member states.
