Brexit talks to start on Monday as planned

The EU and the UK will kick of Brexit talks on Monday, even as the British minority government continues talks to secure support in Westminster.

The British government says talks to leave the European Union will start on Monday, as planned.

David Davis, who leads the Department for Exiting the European Union, said in a joint statement on Thursday the decision comes after discussion in Brussels.

In a joint statement issued, officials said: "David Davis, Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, and Michel Barnier, the European Commission's Chief Negotiator, agreed today to launch Article 50 negotiations on Monday, 19 June."