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First Minister threatens Brexit veto deal

Carwyn Jones has been criticised for using a trade mission in America to highlight tensions in Government over Brexit.
The First Minister is due to make a speech in Chicago and will warn that he'll block any Brexit deal which doesn't give Wales full access to the European single market.

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Single market access must be 'red line' in Brexit talks says Plaid

Leanne Wood says Wales's full membership to the single market must be a negotiations 'red line' Credit: ITV Wales

Wales's full membership to the single market must be a 'red line' in Brexit negotiations says the leader of Plaid Cymru.

Leanne Wood said: "If the final deal brought to the table poses a threat to Wales's economy and communities in any form, Plaid Cymru will withhold support for it."

The number one priority for the Welsh Government during Brexit negotiations should be protecting our economy.

This must include securing full membership of the single market for Wales as a red line in any discussions.

Single market membership is arguably more important for Wales than any other part of the UK given that we are a net exporter of goods. We also benefit from several free trade agreements throughout the world thanks to our current single market status.

It is alarming to hear the leader of the Labour party oppose single market membership - a stance which is strictly at odds with the national interests of Wales.

– Leanne Wood, Plaid Cymru Leader

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