Recap: Theresa May Brexit speech

Summary

PM proposes transition period of two years after UK leaves EU
Theresa May addressed press and politicians in Florence
PM says EU 'never felt to us like integral part of our national story'
Theresa May says UK would pay its 'fair share' into the EU budget
She says the UK will be 'strongest friend and partner' for the EU
Labour says speech left 'questions unanswered'

Live Reporting

Jackie Storer and Aiden James

What to expect from Theresa May's Brexit speechpublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 22 September 2017
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May's appeal for Brexit to end on good termspublished at 12:27 British Summer Time 22 September 2017
EU leaders listening to Theresa May's address will also want to hear additional guarantees for EU citizens living in the UK and her thoughts on the future jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
The speech is largely seen as an appeal for Britain to leave the EU on good terms, but also a nudge that it is in everyone's interests that Brexit succeeds.
Join us for live coverage of Mrs May's speech, expected to begin in the early afternoon, and reaction to it.
Five years for Brexit to fully happen?published at 12:01 British Summer Time 22 September 2017
The prime minister is expected to use her landmark speech to suggest for the first time that there should be a two-year transitional deal after the UK formally leaves the EU in March 2019.
This will mean it could take almost five years from the EU referendum in 2016 before Britain finally severs all its ties with the bloc.
The PM's suggested transitional deal could include payments worth 20bn euros (£18bn) over the two years.
But some commentators claim the figure mooted may not be enough for EU negotiators, who will highlight Britain's obligations towards pensions for EU officials, on-going EU projects and debt repayments.
Welcomepublished at 11:57 British Summer Time 22 September 2017
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Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of Theresa May's eagerly anticipated Brexit speech, which she hopes will break the deadlock in negotiations over Britain's departure from the EU.
The prime minister has travelled to the historic Italian city of Florence in what is seen as a direct pitch to EU leaders to help her get the talks going again.