LONDON: European leaders braced on Friday for a speech by British Prime Minister Theresa May that is expected to spell out key positions on Brexit after wrangling and tension in her own government. On the eve of her speech, May met with cabinet ministers for over two hours to finalise Britain’s position. Ministers have been at odds over crucial issues such as a potential transition deal and future access to the EU single market as well as the Brexit bill. The tensions exploded into public view last week when Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson laid out his own vision for life outside the EU. Six months after May began the two-year countdown to Britain’s withdrawal, EU leaders are still waiting for details on what she wants from the divorce.

Source: New Strait Times September 21, 2017 23:03 UTC