EU Parliament overwhelmingly backs Brexit 'red lines'

France, which will have a final veto on any Brexit deal in two years' time

Bs_logoA Union flag flies next to the flag of the European Union
A Union flag flies next to the flag of the European Union
AFP | PTI Strasbourg
Last Updated : Apr 05 2017 | 7:50 PM IST
The European Parliament on Wednesday overwhelmingly adopted "red lines" for negotiations over a Brexit deal, including demanding Britain first agree divorce terms before striking a new trade deal.

The assembly in Strasbourg, France, which will have a final veto on any Brexit deal in two years' time, adopted the guidelines by 516 votes for to 133 against with 50 abstentions.
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First Published: Apr 05 2017 | 7:50 PM IST