EU citizens who come to the UK during the Brexit transition period will be permitted to stay permanently under conditions being examined by Downing Street , The Times reported . The proposed u - turn comes just three weeks after Prime Minister Theresa May said those arriving after 29 March 2019 should not have the same visa as EU citizens arriving pre - Brexit . Downing Street is now said to be alarmed at the potential change in policy in a possible bid to placate the uk , hoping for Brussels to help it secure a quick exit deal .
EU citizens who come to the UK during the Brexit transition period will be permitted to stay permanently under proposals being examined by Downing Street, The Times reported. The proposed U-turn comes just three weeks after Prime Minister Theresa May said those arriving after 29 March 2019 should not have the same rights as EU citizens arriving pre-Brexit. Downing Street is now said to be looking at the potential change in approach in a possible bid to placate the EU, hoping for Brussels to help it secure a quick transition deal.