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Sophie Bateman & Peter Diamond

Brits in Spain face road chaos as they’re banned from driving after Brexit blunder

Brits living in Spain have been dealt a blow as they’ve been banned from driving after post-Brexit talks broke down.

From May 1, tens of thousands of British expats won't be able to use their UK driving licence on roads in Spain, sparking a transport crisis - although tourists are exempt from the harsh new policy.

The UK and Spanish governments have failed to reach an agreement about DVLA-issued licences by the April 30 deadline, with Tory MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith blaming the European authorities.

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