On Tuesday, the Prime Minister gave a speech at Lancaster House in which she set out her plans for Brexit. She declared that she wanted “this United Kingdom” (which she subsequently kept calling “Britain”)

“to emerge from this period of change stronger, fairer, more united and more outward-looking than ever before. I want us to be a secure, prosperous, tolerant country – a magnet for international talent and a home to the pioneers and innovators who will shape the world ahead. I want us to be a truly Global Britain – the best friend and neighbour to our European partners, but a country that reaches beyond the borders of Europe too.”

On future relations with the rest of Europe, she said this: Continue reading →