UK's Davis wants 'minimalist' customs deal with EU
EU takes two minutes to agree position on proposed transition period after UK leaves bloc
European Union ministers met in Brussels on Monday and signed off on their common negotiating stance for the Brexit transition – the grace period to smooth the divorce and help businesses prepare to trade under a new regime.
Britain's lead negotiator David Davis has signalled the UK was prepared to accept the EU terms for the transition period – which include following the bloc's rules without having a say in EU policy making.
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