Czech trade official: UK proposals for post-Brexit EU agreement ‘unrealistic’

UK proposals for a post-Brexit agreement with the EU are “completely unrealistic,” as Britain must grant access to workers, contribute to the bloc’s budget, and submit to legislative oversight to keep single-market access, the top Czech negotiator said.

A lack of understanding by at least some UK ministers over how the union works and unwillingness to believe what they are being told by their civil servants is contributing to contradictory statements from London, Tomas Prouza, state secretary for EU affairs in Prague, has said.

There is a very low chance for British financial institutions and other companies to keep unhindered access to the free-trade zone, said Mr Prouza.