“I am writing to give effect to the democratic decision of the people of the United Kingdom.” The full text of May’s letter moving Article 50.
The Prime Minister, 29 March 2017.
“Dear President Tusk,
On 23 June last year, the people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. As I have said before, that decision was no rejection of the values we share as fellow Europeans. Nor was it an attempt to...Read More »
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WATCH: May leaves Number 10 for PMQs – and her statement on Britain’s Article 50 letter
Last updated: March 29, 2017 at 12:50 pm
WATCH: Sir Tim Barrow arrives at the Europa building with the Article 50 letter
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Arrival (European Council building) of Sir Tim Barrow, UK’s Permanent Representative to the EU – #Article50 #Brexit #BrexitDay pic.twitter.com/8sgEtSjmIT
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Henry Hill: Brokenshire threatens direct rule if no deal reached in Ulster
Government gives Ulster parties more time to reach a deal
Today will mark the first day that senior civil servants in Northern Ireland will take direct control of provincial budgets, according to the News Letter.
The Belfast Telegraph reports that James Brokenshire, the Northern Irish Secretary, has warned that...Read More »