As it stands, the policy of freedom of movement will automatically transfer into UK law on exit day as stipulated in the Withdrawal Act. 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. A spokesperson for Theresa May said: “The prime minister is clear that we must leave with no deal. 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. A spokesperson for Theresa May said: “The prime minister is clear that we must leave with no deal. 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.