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The government will set out a “detailed, ambitious and precise” explanation of the UK’s position on the future relationship with the EU ahead of the critical summit at the end of June.

It’s expected to include the plan for a customs relationship that avoids re-establishing a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic.

David Davis, the Brexit secretary, told cabinet this morning that it would be the “most significant” publication on the EU since the referendum.

Although EU negotiators will not see the proposals in advance, it will be based on previous negotiations.

