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Foreign minister Jack Czaputowicz pledged Poland's support for Britain's "sovereign decision" to leave the EU. Mr Czaputowicz said: “Poland is definitely against attempts to condemn or punish the British for their decisions. "We see this attitude and it is not acceptable to us.” The foreign minister added Britain’s decision to quit the bloc was partly due to “deficiencies” in EU institutions.

And instead of seeking to punish the British people, Brussels needed to accept the UK's withdrawal, he said. He added: “Brexit is a result of a sovereign decision of the British but also the wrong policies of the European Union and of deficiencies existing here in European institutions.” Mr Czaputowicz also expressed support for Britain and their decision to leave the EU. He said Poland would support Theresa May if she asked for more time to conclude the Brexit negotiations, despite the increased tension between her and her party members.

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Poland is considered one of Mrs May’s closest allies within the European Union and the country has frequently taken Britain’s side in disputes with the EU despite remaining loyal to Brussels. Mr Czaputowicz said: “Our position is very open towards legitimate expectations of the UK. Every solution that increases the chance of a good deal for both sides will be supported by Poland.” He added that Brexit showed one of many areas the EU was failing its member states and went as far to accuse the EU of “double standards” in how it treats its members. The support from Poland is likely welcomed by Theresa May who has been battling from hardline stances from both France and Germany.

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