making. We need clarity from the UK Government as we have the right to have our say on how devolved budgets and our economy will be affected by a hard Brexit.
I asked again today that the UK Government give serious consideration to the proposals the Scottish Government has put forward in response to the outcome of the EU Referendum and responds constructively, in the interests of the people of Scotland.
We have been clear, keeping Scotland in the European single market is absolutely essential for Scottish jobs, investment and long-term economic wellbeing.”
Welsh Government Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford said:
“Our White Paper, Securing Wales’ Future, which was discussed at the recent JMC (EN) (Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations), provides a comprehensive, credible plan for the negotiations as the UK prepares to exit from the EU. It focuses on Wales’ priorities but in a way which would work for the whole of the UK. We have always been clear that a hard Brexit would be highly damaging to the Welsh and UK economy. That is why we have repeatedly called for full and unfettered access to the single market in our negotiations with the UK Government. Our economy is closely integrated into the single market and our success in attracting foreign investment owes much to this access. The fact of Brexit is not in doubt but we need to ensure a good outcome for Wales. We will continue our discussions with the UK Government through the JMC (EN) but we need to see these discussions intensify over the next few weeks as the triggering of Article 50 approaches. We need a clear signal from the UK Government that the views of the devolved administrations are taken into account so we secure a future post Brexit that works for Wales and works for the rest of the UK.”
Stormont Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir said:
“I have previously been on record saying that there is a lack of understanding of the calamitous effects that Brexit would have on our local economy and there has been no appreciation of the need for a special status for the North within the EU. Nothing I have heard today changes that.”
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UK formally triggers Article 50 29 March 2017
The Prime Minister has signed the letter that will formally begin the UK's departure from the European Union (EU).
The result of the 23 June 2016 referendum on membership of the EU is now becoming a reality with March 2019 sited as when the UK will formally withdraw from the EU. The key events and possible timings over the next two years include: 29 March, 2017 - UK triggers Article 50 (of the Treaty of Lisbon) 29 April - EU summit of the 27 leaders (without the UK) to agree to give the European Commission a mandate to negotiate with the UK May 2017 - European Commission to publish negotiating guidelines based on the mandate the EU leaders give it. The EU might say something about possible parallel negotiation on a future EU-UK trade deal May/June 2017 - Negotiations begin 23 April and 7 May 2017 - French presidential elections 24 September 2017 - German parliamentary elections Autumn 2017 - The UK government is expected to introduce legislation to leave the EU and put all existing EU laws into British law - the Great Repeal Bill October 2018 - Aim to complete negotiations Between October 2018 and March 2019 - The Houses of Parliament, European Council and European Parliament vote on any deal March 2019 - UK formally withdraws from the European Union (The Article 50 negotiations could be extended, but this is subject to the approval of the other 27 EU member states.
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