UK PM May: We will secure the greatest possible access to European markets

Below are some general comments by the UK PM Theresa May, which crossed the wires in the past hour.

   •  We will secure the greatest possible access to European markets
   •  We will boost free trade with countries across the world
   •  Will deliver control over our borders, laws, and money

The comments followed the news out via Twitter, wherein the EU Chief Donald Tusk said that EU leaders formally agreed to move on to the second phase of Brexit talks. 

The UK PM Theresa May subsequently replied to the Tweet by saying that today is an important step on the road to delivering a smooth and orderly Brexit and forging our deep and special future partnership.