EU say they're ready to launch negotiations with Britain swiftly

 

Joint statement from EU heads Juncker and Tusk 24 June 2016

  • expects UK to move on Brexit as soon as possible

GBP back in retreat on the realization that EU want to get this on asap

  • there will be no renegotiation of EUs deal for UK made in Feb
  • any deal with UK on future ties will be done with UK as third country
  • expects UK to formally notify of its intention to leave asap
  • hopes to have UK as close partner in the future

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