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Sophie Bateman & Nisha Mal

UK expats living in Spain face driving ban after Brexit fail

People from the UK who live in Spain face being banned from driving from today, Sunday, May 1. The change is a consequence of Brexit talks breaking down.

It means tens of thousands of people will not be able to use their UK driving licence on roads in Spain - although tourists are exempt from the harsh new policy, The Mirror reports.

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 pointing the finger at the European authorities. It's a case of 'mañana, mañana [tomorrow, tomorrow]'," he told the Mail on Sunday.

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