Angela Merkel says EU ready for Brexit negotiations and wants quick resolution

Angela Merkel has said Brexit negotiations should go ahead as scheduled in nine days’ time – despite the UK being plunged into political turmoil by the General Election.

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The German chancellor said the European Union wants talks to progress "quickly” and warned it will defend the interests of its members during the looming divorce proceedings.

After calling a snap election in a bid to strengthen her hand, Theresa May now faces having to tear up her plans – should she cling on to power long enough to set them in motion.