The UK will be granted a Brexit transition period , in a deal that 's being hailed as a " decisive step " . A joint legal text for the Brexit treaty was signed this week by UK Chief Negotiator David Davis and European Commissioner Michel Barnier in Brussels . The two powers seek a " workable and practical solution " to the Irish border situation , allowing the EU to protect the border while ensuring political relations in Ireland remain intact . During the transition , the UK will have no part in the EU 's decision - making process , though trade deals may still be negotiated .
The UK will be granted a Brexit transition period, in a deal that's being hailed as a "decisive step". A joint legal text for the Brexit treaty was announced this week by UK Brexit Negotiator David Davis and European Negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels. The two powers seek a "workable and practical solution" to the Irish border situation, allowing the EU to protect the border while ensuring political relations in Ireland remain intact. During the transition, the UK will have no part in the EU's decision-making process, though trade deals may still be made.