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<p>The Government has repeatedly stated that there will be no immediate changes in
the circumstances of UK nationals and their family members entering or currently residing
in the European Union.</p><p>During the period of the negotiations, the UK remains
a full member of the EU, entitled to all the benefits and obligations of membership.
We have published guidance on gov.uk which makes this clear.</p><p>It is a Government
priority to protect the legal rights of British nationals living in EU countries,
as well as EU nationals in the UK, and we are confident that we will be able secure
those things together during discussions with our EU partners.</p><p>As part of this
process, the Secretary of State will continue to work closely with EU counterparts
and with relevant stakeholders.</p>
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