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City reaction to Theresa May’s Brexit speech

Transitional deal or cliff edge? Here is what financial services execs think of May's Brexit plans

The City has reacted to Theresa May's Brexit speech
The City has reacted to Theresa May's Brexit speech

The City has welcomed Theresa May's desire to seek a transitional period as part of the UK's Brexit deal with the EU, but the financial services industry is still awaiting key details before resting easy.

The prime minister gave a speech outlining her Brexit objectives on January 17, in which she confirmed that the UK will leave the single market while seeking "the greatest possible access".

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