Tue Jan 17, 2017 | 1:02pm GMT
May is expected to start an initial two-year negotiating period with the EU by the end of March, which will determine the terms of Britain's exit.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
- Certainty and clarity
- A stronger Britain
- A fairer Britain
- A truly global Britain
NEGOTIATING OBJECTIVES
"We have 12 objectives that amount to one big goal: a new, positive and constructive partnership between Britain and the European Union," May said in a speech setting out the following objectives.
CERTAINTY AND CLARITY
- Providing certainty for business and the public sector whenever possible as negotiations take place.
A STRONGER BRITAIN
- Taking back control of British law, ending jurisdiction of EU Court of Justice.
- Strengthening the union between the four nations of the United Kingdom.
- Maintaining the common travel area between Ireland and the UK.
A FAIRER BRITAIN
- Controlling immigration to Britain from Europe.
- Guaranteeing rights of EU citizens already living in Britain and rights of British nationals living in the EU as early as possible.
- Ensure workers' rights are fully protected and maintained.
A GLOBAL BRITAIN
- Pursuing a new, bold, comprehensive and ambitious free trade agreement with the EU with greatest possible access to the single market, without membership of it. Pursuing customs deal with the EU to ensure cross-border trade with Europe is as "frictionless as possible".
- Pursuing new trade agreements with the rest of the world.
- Remaining a top destination for science, research and innovation.
- Reaching practical arrangements with the EU for cooperation on law enforcement, terrorism, foreign affairs, foreign and defence policy.
- Phased implementation approach delivering a smooth and orderly Brexit, seeking to 'avoid a cliff edge' disruption.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-eu-may-objectives-factbox-idUKKBN1511RG
