Special Cabinet meeting before BREXIT Speech

The transcript discusses the UK cabinet's internal disagreements and eventual unity over Theresa May's Brexit vision. The cabinet agreed on a bespoke Brexit deal, rejecting Swiss or Canadian models. EU negotiator Michel Barnier warned against cherry-picking and emphasized settling accounts before trade talks. Euro skeptics pushed for a quicker Brexit, while May sought to influence key EU leaders to ease negotiation conditions.

What was the main concern regarding the transition period mentioned by the Chancellor?

How did Theresa May's speech aim to address the divisions within the cabinet?

What was the reaction of the Chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier regarding the UK's negotiation stance?

What did the Euro skeptics suggest regarding the UK's departure from the EU?

Who were some of the key leaders Theresa May aimed to appeal to in her speech?