Brexit: Theresa May wants early deal on Britons in EU

     Theresa May has told EU leaders that she wants an early deal in Brexit negotiations on the status of Britons in Europe and EU citizens in the UK.

   The Prime Minister attended a summit of EU leaders in Brussels before leaving while they discussed their approach to Brexit.
   The remaining 27 agreed that the European Commission will take the lead role in negotiations.
   Meanwhile Chancellor Philip Hammond has played down suggestions it could take ten years to reach a trade deal.