UK prime minister Theresa May is aiming to set the agenda, rather than EU, by presenting a draft text of requirements, notably on trade and security, from the other members ahead of this summer's Brexit negotiations. It is rumoured that the document, which could be published next month, may run to over 50 pages. A Whitehall source said the move is aimed at preventing the UK government from being "boxed in" by the European Union chief negotiator Michel Barnier, but critics have warned May risks humiliation if her demands aren't met.
UK prime minister Theresa May is aiming to set the agenda, rather than the European Union, by presenting a draft text of requirements, notably on trade and security, from the other members ahead of this summer's Brexit negotiations. It is rumoured that the document, which could be published next month, may run to over 50 pages. A Whitehall source said the move is aimed at preventing the UK government from being "boxed in" by EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier, but critics have warned May risks humiliation if her demands aren't met.