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Watch: Theresa May’s Brexit gaffe

Theresa May has promised repeatedly that ‘Brexit means Brexit’ but it seems she is still confused about what exactly Britain’s departure from the EU involves. In PMQs today, May said:

‘As we leave the UK…as we leave the EU…’

This mixup is unlikely to inspire confidence ahead of this week’s crunch Chequer’s summit. Perhaps it’s time for the PM to brush up on some Brexit detail…

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