The reaction to Theresa May’s Florence speech – as we are set to effectively remain in the EU until 2021
Summary – We will pay an unspecified amount for a two year transition period and bespoke trade deal.
— Jason Farrell (@JasonFarrellSky) September 22, 2017
Not clear that TM will have blown away the stumbling blocks with this speech. Overall tone is appeal to EU Leaders to see UK as a partner
— Jason Farrell (@JasonFarrellSky) September 22, 2017
Four months ago May was outside No 10 accusing the EU of rigging our election. How times have changed…
— Ben Riley-Smith (@benrileysmith) September 22, 2017
May talked about the chance of "weakened" security sharing without a trade deal in her article 50 letter – she has moved on from this.
— Jason Farrell (@JasonFarrellSky) September 22, 2017
Amazing how Treasury has moved the debate in relatively short time – 2-year stand still transition, on top of 2-year A50 talks, now official
— Michael Savage (@michaelsavage) September 22, 2017
Neither side of the Cabinet battle won today. But suspect Boris happier than Hammond. May set out v clearly problems with an EEA- approach
— James Forsyth (@JGForsyth) September 22, 2017
Brexit delayed. May calls for two year transition in which the UK stays in single market in all but name
— Jason Groves (@JasonGroves1) September 22, 2017
So much waffle in this speech, it should have been delivered in Belgium not Florence
— Lib Dem Media Team (@LibDemPress) September 22, 2017
My hot take on PM's speech, UK can't do Brexit in 2 years, we need 4 years, Farage will be screaming betrayal. Oh dear, how sad, never mind.
— TSE (@TSEofPB) September 22, 2017