Theresa May's Brexit speech 01:15
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May commits Britain to leaving the EU single market
Hard Brexit: Britain can't be 'half-in, half-out'
London (CNN) — British Prime Minister Theresa May committed to placing a final Brexit deal to a
vote in both houses of the UK parliament, as she outlined for the first time her plan for extracting
Britain from the European Union.
In a much-anticipated speech in London, May said that once Britain had negotiated a final deal
to leave the European Union, it would be placed before the House of Commons and the House of
Lords for approval.
In language that indicated a "hard Brexit", May confirmed that Britain would leave the EU single
market, which guarantees the free movement of goods, services and people within the block. The Prime Minister made it clear that her
fundamental aim was regain full control of immigration and lawmaking -- and that leaving
the single market was the inevitable
consequence.
Britain could not be "half-in, half-out" of the EU, the Prime Minister said.
