Theresa May plans major speech to defuse Brexit criticism

PM set to speak about single market and immigration after perceived attack from outgoing ambassador over lack of clarityTheresa May will make a major speech on Brexit in an attempt to quell criticism that the government is not yet clear on its negotiating objectives for exiting the EU, as former diplomats hit out at the intense levels of criticism that ministers and civil servants have had to operate under. Related: Whitehall lacks skills for 'hard-nosed' Brexit negotiation, says former trade en