Barnier urges UK to provide a clear Brexit blueprint

Britain must give Brussels a clear Brexit blueprint to allow negotiations to move forward, according to the European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator.


All those involved "know where the EU stands" but "more clarity" is still needed from the UK, Michel Barnier said.

In a speech in Hannover in Germany, Mr Barnier said it was up to the UK government to come up with its vision for the future that either finalised or changed the UK's red lines.

"It is now up to the UK to come up with its vision for the future, which should confirm the UK's red lines or adapt them," he said.

"Once we have more clarity from the UK, we will prepare a political declaration on the framework for the future relationship to accompany the withdrawal agreement in the autumn."

It comes as UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s government suffered three more heavy defeats in the House of Lords over its flagship Brexit legislation.
 (RTE)
 24/4/18