“That’s the date I’m working to, which could be brought forward if necessary,” International Trade Secretary Liam Fox told the Sunday Times newspaper. “One of the ways we will do this is by embracing the opportunities to strike free trade deals with our partners across the globe,” she said in the statement. Photo: BloombergLondon: The minister charged with securing new trade deals for Britain outside the European Union said on Sunday he was aiming for a Brexit date of 1 January, 2019, as London made overtures towards Australia and Canada. Fox revealed that he had opened “very fruitful” trade talks with Canada on Friday, and was reported to be heading to the US next week. May had campaigned for Britain to stay in the EU in the referendum but says she will make Brexit “a success”.

Source: Mint July 17, 2016 14:37 UTC