The EU has offered the UK the possibility to extend its EU membership indefinitely for a " transition period " of 21 years . However , the UK will not be able to block any new laws , and will have to remain within the EU 's jurisdiction . Theresa May 's spokesman welcomed the proposal , saying that it was in line with the UK 's aims , but that several differences must be resolved . It took just two months for the EU27 to endorse le Barnier 's accession to the UK .
The EU has offered the UK the possibility to retain its EU membership benefits for a "transition period" of 21 months. However, the UK will not be able to block any new laws, and will have to remain within the bloc's jurisdiction. Theresa May's spokesman welcomed the agreement, saying that it was in line with the UK's aims, but that several differences must be resolved. It took just two minutes for the EU27 to endorse Michel Barnier's offer to the UK.