FIRST MINISTER Carwyn Jones says Theresa May's Florence speech was a move in the right direction but that more detail was needed.

In her speech the Prime Minister said there should be a transition period of about two years after Brexit during which trade should continue on current terms.

Reacting to the speech Mr Jones said:

“Today’s speech is a move in the right direction from the UK Government, but fifteen months on from the referendum there are still too many platitudes and not enough detail, and it begs the question what else could have been achieved in that period.

“The Welsh Government set out a sensible approach to transition in January – which the Prime Minister seems to be finally moving towards. So, whilst we welcome the certainty such a deal would provide to businesses and workers in Wales, this merely underlines the need for the UK Government to listen better and act quicker in the months ahead.

“We look forward to now having a meaningful role in shaping the UK’s new relationship with the EU.” Mrs May's speech also said the UK will pay into the EU budget so member states are not left out of pocket.