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Theresa May described the decision to revert to the “iconic” colour as an “expression of our independence and sovereignty” away from the EU.
But the Home Office confirmed that the UK voluntarily adopted common passport criteria from the European Economic Community (EEC) and was not obliged to keep it.
The guidance states that the cover of member states’ passports should be “burgundy red” and stipulated features including the number of pages and information that must be included.
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A Government source told The Independent the agreement was not legally binding and that redesigns have been considered around every five years.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/blue-passports-brexit-colour-change-leave-eu-withdrawal-european-union-countries-travel-a8124526.html
Theresa May described the decision to revert to the “iconic” colour as an “expression of our independence and sovereignty” away from the EU.
But the Home Office confirmed that the UK voluntarily adopted common passport criteria from the European Economic Community (EEC) and was not obliged to keep it.
The guidance states that the cover of member states’ passports should be “burgundy red” and stipulated features including the number of pages and information that must be included.
...
A Government source told The Independent the agreement was not legally binding and that redesigns have been considered around every five years.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/blue-passports-brexit-colour-change-leave-eu-withdrawal-european-union-countries-travel-a8124526.html
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