ASSESSMENTS
The UK Hits a Chaotic Patch on the Road to Brexit
Jul 18, 2018 | 10:47 GMT
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Highlights
- Friction within the British government and between the government and Parliament will intensify as the date for Brexit in March 2019 approaches.
- A "no deal" scenario with the European Union is possible, and it would severely disrupt trade, but the disorder would likely be temporary as London and Brussels would remain interested in an agreement.
- An extension of negotiations is also possible, but it would require the unanimous support of the remaining 27 members of the European Union.
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