The United Kingdom's exit from and new partnership with the European Union

Cm. 9417

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Great Britain Prime Minister's Office

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TSO (The Stationery Office)

This paper sets out the basis for 12 priorities and the broad strategy that unites them in forging a new strategic partnership between the United Kingdom and the EU. The decision of Parliament that we should not publish detail that would undermine our negotiating position has been respected. However, there is committment to extensive engagement with Parliament and to continuing the high degree of public engagement which has informed date. The referendum result was not a vote to turn our back on Europe. Rather, it was a vote of confidence in the UK's ability to succeed in the world - an expression of optimism that our best days are still to come. This document sets out the plan for the strong new partnership we want to build with the EU. Whatever the outcome of negotiations, we will seek a more open, outward-looking, confident and fairer UK, which works for all, will be sought.