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<p>The Department for Exiting the European Union, working with officials across Government,
is undertaking a wide range of analysis covering the entirety of the UK economy in
order to support negotiations. Both parties want to achieve the best possible outcome
and the strongest possible partnership for the future - one that works for the UK
and for the EU.</p><p>As Parliament has agreed, we will not publish anything that
would undermine our ability to negotiate the best deal for the United Kingdom. It
is not standard practice to provide an ongoing commentary on internal analytical work
that is being carried out within government.</p><p>We are confident that a future
partnership between the UK and EU is in the interests of both sides, so we approach
these negotiations anticipating success. We do not want or expect a no deal outcome.
However, a responsible government should prepare for all potential outcomes, including
the unlikely scenario in which no mutually satisfactory agreement can be reached.</p><p>
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