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Boris Johnson: UK will submit concrete Brexit proposals soon

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AP Manchester (England)
Last Updated : Oct 01 2019 | 5:55 PM IST

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Tuesday that Britain will make firm proposals for a new divorce deal with the European Union within days, saying "this is the moment when the rubber hits the road."
Johnson said details would be disclosed "very soon."
He didn't say what Britain's proposed alternative is. So far the UK has floated the idea of a common area for livestock and agricultural products, plus largely untested "technological solutions."
Simon Coveney called the idea a "non-starter" and tweeted: "Time the EU had a serious proposal from the UK Govt if a #Brexit deal is to be achievable in October. NI and IRE deserves better!"

Trade Minister George Freeman told lawmakers at the Conservative conference that "if we leave without a deal, it's going to be very bumpy."
But Johnson has shrugged off suggestions that his strong language could incite violence and suggested the personal allegations against him were motivated by people who wanted to "frustrate Brexit."

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First Published: Oct 01 2019 | 5:55 PM IST

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