UK Prime Minister Theresa May was warned by her Irish counterpart that the upcoming Brexit talks may prove "quite vicious" as a panel of judges prepared to rule on whether she alone can begin those negotiations. The argument will be fought "very toughly," he said, adding that May could start the process earlier than the end of March. The losing side is likely to begin an appeal to be heard at the Supreme Court in December. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said again yesterday that the negotiations must respect the EU's values, such as free movement of labour. "Theresa May and her political strategists have made a calculation that they can benefit electorally from a hard Brexit," said Menon.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 02, 2016 17:57 UTC