Amid criticism, UK government tries to show unity on Brexit
Aug 13, 2017 | 4:00 AM
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LONDON — The British government is fighting back against criticisms that it is divided and unprepared for Brexit, with two Cabinet rivals over Europe issuing a joint statement.
Trade Secretary Liam Fox, a strong supporter of leaving the European Union, and the more pro-EU Treasury chief Philip Hammond, write in the Sunday Telegraph that there will be a “time-limited” transition period after Britain formally leaves the bloc in 2019.
The government also says it plans to publish a set of detailed proposals on customs arrangements and other issues starting this week.
The EU refuses to negotiate the bloc’s post-exit relationship with Britain until sufficient progress has been made on three issues, including the size of U.K.’s exit bill.
