Thursday, January 23, 2020

Brexit Is Now UK Law



SKY News: Brexit deal becomes UK law, paving way for EU departure next week

Tory backbenchers hail the "promise made, promise delivered", while an opposition MP calls it a "moment of huge regret".

Boris Johnson's Brexit deal has officially become UK law, paving the way for the country to leave the EU next week.

The prime minister's Withdrawal Agreement Act was signed off by the Queen on Thursday after completing its journey through parliament.

Commons deputy speaker Nigel Evans announced the news to MPs on Thursday afternoon.

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WNU Editor: For years Brexit dominated the news in the UK. And now that it is law .... some coverage but not really much.

More News On Brexit Now Being Law

Boris Johnson's Brexit bill becomes law -- The Guardian
Brexit bill becomes law after receiving Queen's Royal assent, clearing way for UK to leave EU -- ABC News Online
Brexit: Johnson's withdrawal bill becomes law -- DW
Crack open the English sparkling wine! Downing Street swaps champagne for home-grown British fizz as the Queen rubber-stamps Boris Johnson's Brexit Bill and it becomes law -- Daily Mail
Britain's Brexit bill becomes law -- FOX News

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Given that the corporatists fought this hard to block it, looking for poison pills or other resistance is a must.

Theresa May has some splaining to do. She won't give a satisfactory answer. At least she is better than the spineless Prince Charles.

Roger Smith said...


This should be an interesting watch for some years. It might be the start of a British resurgence.

Bob Huntley said...

A British resurgence. Perhaps a return to the pre-EU days but their imperialism days are over. I imagine Scotland will press for a break-up again.