“The possibility of a no-deal Brexit is more and more likely,” Philippe said. “In these conditions the responsibility of the government is to make sure our country is ready, that the interests of our citizens are preserved.”
“I have taken the decision to activate the plan for a no-deal Brexit or hard Brexit as it is sometimes called,” he said.
The prime minister met with key ministers on Thursday to take stock of the preparations after Theresa May's Brexit deal was thrown out by British MPs on Tuesday.

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