The UK government has confirmed that free trade rules will immediately end in the case of a no - deal vote on 31 October , affecting the rights of EU citizens in the UK from November . Theresa May ’s plans to steadily phase out the rules have been dropped in a move that has been described as “ irresponsible and reckless ” by Lib Dem MP Ed Davey . Conservative MP Alberto Costa said the move was “ deeply concerning ” as Britain ’s behaviour towards EU nationals will be mirrored by EU states ' treatment of British citizens .
The UK government has confirmed EU free movement rules will immediately end in the case of a no-deal Brexit on 31 October, affecting the rights of EU citizens in the UK from November. Theresa May’s plans to steadily phase out the rules have been dropped in a move that has been described as “irresponsible and reckless” by Lib Dem MP Ed Davey. Conservative MP Alberto Costa said the move was “deeply concerning” as Britain’s behaviour towards EU nationals will be mirrored by EU states' treatment of British citizens.