Jeremy Hunt Says Only Putin Will Celebrate A No-deal Brexit

Jeremy Hunt has been in Berlin for talks with German counterpart Heiko Maas. Foreign Secretary warned result of EU talks will define relations for 'generation' . Theresa May has held a Cabinet away-day in Gateshead as Brexit tensions rise. At Q&A with engineering workers she voiced confidence about getting a deal. A new free trade area in goods, based on a 'common rulebook' of EU regulations necessary. This will require the UK to commit by treaty to match EU rules. 'Mobility' rules which will end automatic freedom of movement, but still allow UK and EU citizens to travel without visas for tourism and temporary work. It will also enable businesses to move staff between countries. . Continued UK participation in and funding of European agencies covering areas like chemicals, aviation safety and medicines. A 'facilitated customs arrangement', removing the need for customs checks at UK-EU ports. It would allow differing UK and EU tariffs on goods from elsewhere in the world to be paid at the border, removing the need for rebates in the vast majority of cases. In theory this allows Britain to sign trade deals. Keeping services - such as banking or legal support - outside of the common rule book, meaning the UK is completely free to set its own regulations. It accepts it will mean less trade in services between the UK and EU. . Continued co-operation on energy and transport, a 'common rulebook' on state aid and commitments to maintain high standards of environmental and workplace protections. . A security deal allowing continued UK participation in Europol and Eurojust, 'co-ordination' of UK and EU policies on foreign affairs, defence and development. Continued use of the EHIC health insurance card. .

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