Philip Hammond vows UK will fight back if it gets bad Brexit deal
by Rajeev Syal and agencies from on (#2ET7G)
Chancellor tells EU that Britain won't 'slink off like a wounded animal' if no trade agreement is struck during article 50 talks
Philip Hammond has sent a warning to Britain's European partners that Britain will "fight back" and not "slink off like a wounded animal" if it does not get the Brexit deal it wants.
In combative language ahead of triggering the article 50 negotiations on terms of withdrawal, the chancellor said Britain would "do whatever we need to do" to be competitive in the event of leaving the EU without a trade agreement.
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