Tag: Brexit done Jan 31,2020

• Friday, January 31st 2020 - 10:10 UTC

  Bitterly divided Britain abandons European Union; Johnson message calling for unity expected

  

  Britain this Friday, 31 January ends almost half a century of integration with its closest neighbours and leaves the European Union, starting a new - but still uncertain - chapter in its long history.

• Tuesday, January 21st 2020 - 06:58 UTC

  Johnson hosts summit with African leaders to boost trade and pledges fairer migration

  

  Prime Minister Boris Johnson told African leaders on Monday that Britain would be more open to migrants from their continent after Brexit as he hosted a summit intended to boost trading ties.

• Friday, January 10th 2020 - 09:57 UTC

  “Brexit done”: UK lawmakers vote 330/231 to leave the European Union on January 31

  

  Lawmakers approved legislation on Thursday which will allow Britain to leave the European Union on Jan 31 with an exit deal, ending more than three years of tumult over the terms of the unprecedented divorce.They voted 330 to 231 in favour of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill, which implements an exit deal agreed with the EU last year.