Chequers

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Meaning

Chequers

A 16th-century manor house in Buckinghamshire, England, serving as the country house of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

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A future prime minister could always choose to alter the relationship between Britain and the European Union. But the Chequers approach is the right one for now because we have got to make sure that we respect that vote and take advantage of the opportunities of being outside the European Union. Michael Gove

Theresa May's Chequers plan for future relations with the EU would mean] abandoning our seat around the table in Brussels and continuing to accept the single market legislation. Boris Johnson

At one point, he asks his chief of staff if is part of Russia and, at a Chequers meeting with Theresa May, he registers surprise on hearing that the UK is a nuclear power. Source: Internet

Chequers, the Prime Minister's official country home 10 Downing Street, in London, has been the official place of residence of the Prime Minister since 1732; they are entitled to use its staff and facilities, including extensive offices. Source: Internet

Later, Cameron told reporters at his country residence, Chequers, that it was believed the explosive device intercepted at East Midlands Airport was "designed to go off on the aeroplane". Source: Internet

David Davis revealed on BBC Radio 4 this morning that the Brexit Cabinet Committee is going to have a sleepover summit at Chequers, a two day affair. Source: Internet

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