MOSCOW (Sputnik) — UK Prime Minister Theresa May said Wednesday she would do whatever it takes to guarantee the rights of EU nationals living in the United Kingdom, as long as EU countries do the same for Brits.
"The only circumstance in which that would not be possible would be if the rights of British citizens living in other EU member states were not guaranteed," she added.
May noted she hoped this was an issue the United Kingdom and the European Union could address early on, as they prepare to discuss future bilateral ties following UK’s vote to quit, in the June 23 referendum.
Speaking at a briefing televised on British and Italian media alongside Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, May also underscored the intent to maintain trade cooperation with Rome.
Additionally, she underscored the need to step up cooperation between the mutual secret service agencies in order to share critical information quickly and efficiently.
