Brexit transition deal will 'replicate the status quo', Hammond says

The Chancellor has indicated the Government will accept EU proposals for a Brexit transition period, despite concerns raised by some Conservative Eurosceptics.On Friday the EU published a document which set out the process of agreeing the terms of transition, which made clear the UK will be expected to observe all EU rules during the period, including on freedom of movement, and be barred from making independent free trade deals.During a trade visit to China, Philip Hammond was asked whether the