UK's Davis: reaching a deal with the EU is the most likely and best outcome - RTRS

UK Brexit Minister David Davis is out on the wires now, via Reuters, saying that the UK wants to be able to sign new trade deals during transition period, to enact when transition ends.

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   •  Seeking completely new deal, not copy of previous agreements
   •  Reaching a deal with the EU is the most likely and best outcome
   •  Final bill settlement can’t be agreed until the next phase of talks