British government seeks to win over Brexit detractors at home and in Europe
Cabinet members to make visits this week; Theresa May to spell out UK's position ahead of March talks with EU
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THE British government is to embark on an EU and home offensive to persuade detractors that Brexit can have positive outcomes.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will begin the campaign today (Feb 14). On Saturday, Prime Minister Theresa May will be in Munich to detail the UK's security partnership with the European Union (EU). Brexit Secretary David Davis will then make a speech on implications for UK and EU businesses; Liam Fox, Trade Secretary, will set out the potential of trade deals with the Americas, Asia, Australasia, Middle East and Africa; and Cabinet Secretary David Lidington will discuss how Brexit will affect Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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