UK Brexit strategy published in White Paper

The government has published an official policy document setting out its Brexit plans.

The White Paper, which was promised after pressure from MPs, lays out the government’s 12 “principles” including migration control and “taking control of our own laws.”

Labour said the document “says nothing” and had been produced too late for “meaningful” scrutiny.

The BBC reports that it comes after MPs voted to allow the PM to begin the Brexit process.

MPs backed the European Union Bill by 498 votes to 114 on Wednesday night, with 47 Labour rebels voting against.

The bill will now face more debate before it can become law.

MPs will discuss the bill in more detail next week when it reaches the committee stage in the Commons, and Labour has vowed to force through amendments.

Hundreds of amendments have already been tabled for debate between Monday and Wednesday, with objectives set out in the government’s strategy expected to attract more.