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Significance
Different interpretations of what has been agreed so far have already been aired publicly -- and that does not bode well for the future.
Impacts
The next point of crisis in the talks is likely to be about the terms of a transition period of about two years, or possibly longer.
The discussion of the future relationship will bring clear divisions within the UK government even further out into the open.
The febrile nature of UK politics at the moment means a general election next year cannot be ruled out.
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2017
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