German Chancellor Angela Merkel has insisted a British trade deal would have to include freedom of movement. "For the current or future prime minister to invoke Article 50 without the approval of parliament is unlawful." "It's also about ensuring that we get the best deal possible on the trade of goods and services," she added. Updated Mon, July 4th 2016 at 12:25 GMT +3Theresa MayThe favourite to become Britain's next prime minister on Sunday vowed to push for an EU trade deal that limits immigration, as a law firm warned Brexit needed parliament's backing to begin. Once Britain triggers Article 50, the legal procedure for exiting, it will have two years to negotiate terms.

Source: Standard Digital July 04, 2016 02:37 UTC