Not even informal pre-negotiation talks for Britain, EU Commission VP says

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Britain cannot expect even informal talks with the European Union before it has notified the bloc of its intention to leave, European Commission Vice President Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday. Britain is not expected to begin its formal divorce from the EU by invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty this year, leaving a gap of six months or more during which London might seek to sound out its options with Brussels. "It's not possible because to negot