EU leaders agree tough Brexit stance

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EU leaders agree tough Brexit stance

Sunday, 30 April 2017 | AFP | Brussels

European Union leaders unanimously adopted a “firm and fair” Brexit strategy at a special summit on Saturday, in a show of unity ahead of two years of tough talks with Britain.

The 27 leaders agreed the negotiating guidelines within minutes and applauded

as they met in Brussels without Britain — for the first time since Prime Minister Theresa May triggered the divorce a month ago.

They say talks on a future trade deal with Britain can only start once london agrees divorce terms on citizens’ rights, its exit bill and the border in Northern Ireland.

EU President Donald Tusk hailed the “outstanding unity” among the leaders, saying it was a “firm and fair political mandate” for the Brexit negotiations.

“After four minutes we were ready, it’s very promising,” Tusk told a news conference, adding it was the “first time in our history” the notoriously divided club had moved so quickly.

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