Controlling migration does not preclude good trade with EU-UK Brexit minister
LONDON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Britain does not believe that controlling immigration from the European Union precludes having good trade relations once the country leaves the bloc, the minister charged with negotiating Brexit said on Monday.
EU officials say Britain must accept its four freedoms, including that of movement, if it wants to remain a member of the lucrative single market. But some UK officials are hoping to a win a "unique" deal that might allow the country some access to the single market while also enforcing immigration controls
"Neither do I think that it is a simple trade-off that an immigration control system which suits our country is necessarily one that will preclude a good trade relationship with the European Union," the minister, David Davis, told parliament.
"Trade relationships are beneficial to both sides, we should not need to make a policy purchase in order to get such a relationship." (Reporting by Elizabeth Piper and Kylie MacLellan, editing by William Schomberg)
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