The British government has formally published the details of its strategy for Britain’s departure from the European Union.
The 77-page “white Paper” was published Thursday, a day after members of Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill that gives UK Prime Minister Theresa May the authority to trigger the Brexit process.
May says she intends to start the two-year Brexit negotiations with the EU by the end of March.
The policy document reiterates the 12 priorities set out by May during a speech last month, including that London would seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the EU.
One of the details published in the so-called white paper states that the UK will seek a “new strategic partnership” with Europe.
The document says that although Britain would leave the EU single market and customs union, it would seek to keep “elements” of the free-trade zone.
It also emphasizes the need to boost trade with other countries, citing growth in its…