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.