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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Negotiations on the UK's future relationship with the EU: update

28 April 2020 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Michael Gove Con Surrey Heath

Brexit

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At a glance

Key points

  • The second round of negotiations between the UK and EU on their future relationship has been updated.
  • The government remains committed to negotiating a deal centered around a Free Trade Agreement.
  • Negotiations are set to continue in the upcoming round starting May 11.

Issue summary

The statement updates on the progress and discussions during the second round of negotiations between the UK and EU on their future relationship.

Action requested

No specific action is requested, but the government remains committed to negotiating a deal with a Free Trade Agreement at its core in the upcoming Round starting May 11.

Key facts

  • Negotiators from the UK and the EU held discussions via video conferencing on April 20-24, 2020.
  • The UK shared legal texts including a full draft Free Trade Agreement and separate draft Agreements on energy, law enforcement, air transport, civil nuclear, and social security coordination.
  • There was promising convergence in core areas but significant differences remain on fisheries, the level playing field, governance, and dispute settlement.
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