Matching Pairs The Brexit letterOnline version Complete the sentences from Theresa May's Brexit letter. by Anja Demeulenaere 1 10. This letter sets out the approach of Her Majesty's Government to the discussions we will have 2 4. On the contrary, the United Kingdom wants 3 1. On 23 June last year, 4 6. We are leaving the European Union, 5 5. Instead, the referendum was a vote to restore, as we see it, 6 7. and we want to remain committed partners and allies 7 9. I hereby notify the European Council in accordance with Article 50(2) of the Treaty on European Union 8 3. Nor was it an attempt to do harm to the European Union 9 8. Today, therefore, I am writing to give effect 10 2. As I have said before, that decision but we are not leaving Europe – the European Union to succeed and prosper. to the democratic decision of the people of the United Kingdom. to our friends across the continent. the people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. about the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union and about the deep and special partnership we hope to enjoy – as your closest friend and neighbour – with the European Union once we leave. was no rejection of the values we share as fellow Europeans. or any of the remaining member states. of the United Kingdom's intention to withdraw from the European Union. our national self-determination.