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Brexit is the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU). Following a UK-wide referendum in June 2016, in which 52% voted to leave and 48% voted to remain in the EU, the British government formally announced the country's withdrawal in March 2017, beginning the Brexit process. The withdrawal was delayed by deadlock in the British parliament. Following a general election, Parliament ratified the withdrawal agreement, and the UK left the EU at 11 p.m. GMT on 31 January 2020. This began a transition period that is set to end on 31 December 2020, during which the UK and EU will negotiate their future relationship. The UK remains subject to EU law and remains part of the EU customs union and single market during the transition, but is no longer part of the EU's political bodies or institutions.

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Brexit briefing: 268 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published 3 hours ago

Brexit briefing: 269 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 23 hours ago

Brexit briefing: 270 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 2 days ago


Brexit briefing: 271 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 3 days ago

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Brexit briefing: 272 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 4 days ago

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Brexit briefing: 274 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 6 days ago

Brexit briefing: 275 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 1 week ago

Brexit briefing: 276 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 1 week ago

Brexit briefing: 277 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 1 week ago

Brexit briefing: 278 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 1 week ago

Brexit briefing: 279 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Brexit briefing: 280 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Brexit briefing: 281 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Brexit briefing: 282 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Brexit briefing: 283 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Brexit briefing: 284 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Brexit briefing: 285 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Brexit briefing: 286 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

Brexit briefing: 287 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

Brexit briefing: 288 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

Brexit briefing: 289 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

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