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LONDON (Reuters) – Britain has an intense week of Brexit talks during which it hopes to finalize details of its future relations with the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May announced on Monday.
British Prime Minister Theresa May answers questions at a press conference at Downing Street in London on November 15, 2018. Matt Dunham / Pool via Reuters
May has had some tumultuous days since the unveiling of a draft divorce agreement with the European Union last Wednesday, with several ministers, including his Brexit minister, having resigned and some of his own deputies seeking to oust him.
The British leader promised to fight on Sunday, warning that his overthrow might delay Britain's exit from the EU, and said the future partnership agreement would help ensure the government delivers on its promises in the vote. on the 2016 Brexit.
The EU is due to hold a summit on 25 November to discuss the agreement.
"We now have an intense week of negotiations ahead of Sunday's extraordinary European Council," May said in a speech at the annual CBI lobby conference Monday.
"In the meantime, I expect that we will develop the complete and final details of the framework that will support our future relationship, and I am confident that we will be able to reach an agreement to the council that I can refer to the House of Commons." . "
May will say that the withdrawal agreement reached last week, which has been sharply criticized by lawmakers on both sides of the debate over the EU, is a good deal for Britain.
At the same conference, Labor opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn will describe this deal as "a failed deal and worse worlds that's bad for Britain, leaving the country in an indefinite transition house without a real word." to say".
Corbyn, who said that his party would not support the May agreement when Parliament is called on to vote on it, said Labor's Brexit plan would include a new permanent and full customs union and a "strong unique relationship on the continent." single market ".
"The government is trying to force a bad deal that does not meet the needs of our country by threatening us all with chaos and serious damage to our economy resulting from a non-agreement," he said. "The Prime Minister knows that no agreement is not a real option. Neither cabinet nor parliament would approve of such an extreme and dangerous course. "
May will also say that the deal will allow Britain to control immigration, concerns that were one of the main drivers of the vote on Brexit.
"EU citizens, regardless of their skills or experience, will no longer be able to queue up for Sydney engineers or software developers in Delhi," she said.
"We want an immigration system for the future, in which everyone can trust. Yes, a system that works for businesses. A solution that allows us to attract the brightest and best from around the world, by simplifying the application and entry process as much as possible. "
Reportage of Kylie MacLellan; edited by David Evans
