Brexit: How the Channel Islands will be affected
A look at the likely impact on Jersey and Guernsey following the UK vote to leave the European Union.
A look at the likely impact on Jersey and Guernsey following the UK vote to leave the European Union.
Jersey's Foreign Affairs Minister has told ITV News a role will be created in government to deal with Brexit negotiations.
Senator Philip Bailhache says a team will be assembled to ensure a 'coordinated and collaborative' approach to the future after the UK leaves the EU.
He says that will come at a cost, but the exact figure is unknown at the moment.
The Channel Islands is not a member state of the EU, but they are within the Single Market and have an official relationship with the union through the UK's membership (Protocol Three).
The UK's move to leave the EU now means the Channel Islands must renegotiate their relationship.
Jersey's States will spend £1.75 million for a specialist team to deal with the impact of Brexit.
In a letter, Theresa May says the islands will be engaged in the UK’s negotiations in relation to its exit and ongoing trade with the EU.
The UK government has a duty to represent the interests of the Islands when it comes to concerns over Brexit, Guernsey's President said