The EU “must realize the British public have made it clear where they stand on regaining control of our borders”, Davis, who was appointed last week, said in an interview with the Mail on Sunday newspaper.
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Brexit Secretary David Davis dismissed suggestions that the estimated 3 million European Union nationals now living in Britain might be forced to leave, telling Sky News that “I want to see a generous settlement for the people here already”.
Laying out the issues that lie ahead for Britain as it prepares to embark on the negotiations, he also warned that EU citizens may be blocked from staying in Britain permanently even if they arrive before the country leaves the union.
Ministers said there must be parallel offers first for the 1.2million British expats who live in the 27 other European Union countries.
However, it is unclear how the Conservative government could prevent EU citizens from entering the United Kingdom, or how they would be made to leave, as the United Kingdom will be subject to EU laws permitting European Economic Area citizens holding valid passports to immigrate until it leaves the EU. “Illegal immigrants are a problem, but people who are here legally, we don’t have a difficulty there”.
“The UK will not be able to sign any new deals until after the formal Brexit date which looks set to be sometime late 2018 or early 2019”, says Darrell Todd.
“One way of dealing with it could be saying OK, only people arriving before a certain date get this protection”, he said, declining to fully guarantee the rights of those already in Britain. She will then travel to Berlin on Wednesday for a working dinner with Merkel followed by talks with Hollande in Paris on Thursday, her office said.
“We may have to deal with that”.
“We want to do that at the same time as we get a similarly generous settlement for British citizens living within the European Union”.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has told reporters that a free trade deal with Britain is a priority, but stressed that negotiating such a treaty will be both complicated and time-consuming.
She has vowed to embrace “the opportunities to strike free trade deals with our partners across the globe”.
In a severe scenario, shocks from Britain and Europe could affect United States growth and financial stability through trade linkages, large direct financial exposures, or confidence and indirect effects, according to the report.
“It is very encouraging that one of our closest worldwide partners is already seeking to establish just such a deal”, she added.
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Under May’s instructions, the newly-appointed Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox is exploring options for new trade agreements for the UK.
