Brexit put to vote
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Theresa May
British Prime Minister Theresa May is rolling out plans for a final exit following a final Brexit vote in both houses of the UK parliament.
In a much-anticipated speech in London, May had promised that the final exit deal would be placed before the House of Commons and the House of Lords for approval.
She confirmed that Britain would leave the European Union. Parliament has now given its approval. Negotiations with the EU will now commence to among things seek a customs arrangement to replace the provisions of the EU customs union.
May warned other EU member states not to seek a "punitive" deal for Britain in order to send a message to Euroskeptics in other countries. "No deal for Britain is better than a bad deal for Britain," she said.
May said Britain would not adopt a "half-in, half-out" approach to the EU.
"We seek a new and equal partnership — between an independent, self-governing, global Britain and our friends and allies in the EU," May said.
"Not partial membership of the European Union, associate membership of the European Union, or anything that leaves us half-in, half-out. We do not seek to adopt a model already enjoyed by other countries. We do not seek to hold on to bits of membership as we leave.
"The United Kingdom is leaving the European Union. My job is to get the right deal for Britain as we do."
