Brexit negotiations: the story so far... - UOB

Analysts at OUB Group explained that the Brexit negotiations between UK government and EU began yesterday (19 Jun) and the progress made included UK and EU agreeing to the terms of reference for Brexit talks and agreeing to focus the negotiations on three initial negotiating groups; on citizens’ rights, financial settlement and other separation issues.

Key Quotes:

"The parties agree that Ireland to be discussed separately. The other key agreement is on the provisional dates for Brexit talks in weeks of 17 July, 18 Sept and 9 Oct of this year. UK Brexit Minister Davis was encouraged by constructive approach of both sides and said the first day of talks were very productive while EU Brexit negotiator Barnier also added to the view that talks began constructively and he highlighted that the EU does not plan to work against UK in working towards a deal, and believed that a fair deal is possible and much better than no deal."