What Now? Brexit Win Sets Stage for Two Years of Bitter Talks

  • U.K. companies need new regime to access $13.6 trillion market
  • EU rules give Britain two years to negotiate terms of exit

Europe's Plan for Brexit

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British voters have opted to walk out on the European Union, setting up at least two years of bitter talks. Here’s a road map of what’s to come.

The prime minister said Friday morning he’ll stay in office for at least three months to “steady the ship.” He said Britain should have a new leader by the time his party meets for its annual conference in October and it should be the next prime minister who starts the formal negotiations with the EU.