UK's new Brexit minister warns UK could refuse to pay 43 billion-euro divorce bill if EU fails to agree on trade deal
- 6 years ago
Britain's new Brexit minister has warned that the UK could refuse to pay a 43 billion euro, or 51 billion U.S. dollar, divorce bill to the European Union if it does not get a trade deal.
Speaking to The Sunday Telegraph, Dominic Raab said some "conditionality" was needed between the UK making an exit payment and its ability to create a new agreement with the EU.
Despite the threat, Raab expressed optimism that a deal could be reached by October.
Britain leaves the bloc next March.
Speaking to The Sunday Telegraph, Dominic Raab said some "conditionality" was needed between the UK making an exit payment and its ability to create a new agreement with the EU.
Despite the threat, Raab expressed optimism that a deal could be reached by October.
Britain leaves the bloc next March.