United Kingdom Formally Leaves the European Union

Jan 31, 2020CORE

BBC News report on the day the United Kingdom formally left the European Union and entered the transition period
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The United Kingdom ceased to be an EU member state on January 31, 2020. Under the withdrawal agreement, a transition period continued through the end of the year while the two sides prepared their post-Brexit relationship.

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Brexit: Council adopts decision to conclude the withdrawal agreement
www.consilium.europa.euENJan 30, 2020Official statement

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