UK will not begin official negotiations on leaving EU this year: British PM Theresa May

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said the UK will not begin official negotiations on leaving the European Union, EU, this year.

Speaking in Berlin, after talks with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, she said securing a sensible and orderly



departure from the EU would take time.  But she insisted the UK would not walk away from Europe and wanted to retain the closest economic links. Mrs. Merkel said the two sides desired to get the best result for Britain but urged more clarity on timing.