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France last night signalled the EU could strike a deal with Britain on immigration. In a major boost for hopes of a smooth exit for the UK, finance minister Michel Sapin said there would be no ‘red lines’ in talks over the single market. His declaration of flexibility was backed by Finland’s deputy PM. The first signs of a crack in the EU’s united front came as stock markets rallied and fears of a post-Brexit economic slump eased.
- Michel Sapin said there would be no 'red lines' in talks over single market
- Finland's deputy PM backs call for flexibility and says 'let's work it out'
- Stock markets rally as fears of a post-Brexit economic slump eased
Mr Sapin’s remarks raised hopes of a new British prime minister being able to negotiate continued access to the single market while also stemming the flow of EU arrivals. On another extraordinary day of Brexit fallout:
Mrs May will pledge there can be no turning back on Brexit and the wishes of the British public must be implemented in full, including curbs on migrants. She will appoint a Eurosceptic MP as a cabinet minister for Brexit.
- France said Britain’s border deal at Calais would stay in place;
- The FTSE 100 rose again, making up all the losses it suffered after last week’s referendum;
- Theresa May and Boris Johnson prepared to launch their Tory leadership campaigns today;
- Labour endured a fourth day of civil war with Angela Eagle set to challenge Jeremy Corbyn today for the leadership;
- A pro-Remain minister was accused of being drunk by a fellow MP.
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Boost: French finance minister Michel Sapin raised hopes a new British PM will be able to negotiate access to the single market while curbing EU arrivals