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Here are the latest updates on Brexit from BBC News:
Latest Developments:
- The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which includes changes to the Irish border backstop. The deal still needs to be approved by the UK Parliament.
- The UK is set to leave the EU on October 31, 2019, with or without a deal, unless a deal is approved by Parliament.
- The UK and EU have agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to January 31, 2020, if a deal is not approved by Parliament.
Key Issues:
- The Irish border backstop: The backstop is a mechanism designed to prevent a hard border on the island of Ireland. The UK and EU have agreed to replace it with a new arrangement, but the details are still being negotiated.
- The future relationship between the UK and EU: The UK and EU are negotiating a new trade agreement, but the details are still being worked out.
- The rights of EU citizens in the UK: The UK and EU have agreed that EU citizens living in the UK will have their rights protected, but the details are still being negotiated.
Recent Statements:
- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson: "We have made a significant step forward in our negotiations with the EU. We are now in a position to move forward with a new deal that works for the UK and the EU."
- EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: "We have made progress, but there is still much work to be done. We will continue to work closely with the UK to find a solution that works for both sides."
Brexit Timeline:
- October 31, 2019: The UK is set to leave the EU, with or without a deal.
- November 2019: The UK and EU are expected to finalize their negotiations on a new trade agreement.
- January 31, 2020: The UK and EU have agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to this date, if a deal is not approved by Parliament.
Brexit Polls:
- A recent poll by YouGov found that 44% of UK voters support leaving the EU without a deal, while 36% support a deal.
- A recent poll by Ipsos MORI found that 55% of UK voters support a second Brexit referendum.
Brexit News:
- The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful.
- The UK's High Court has ruled that the government's decision to prorogue Parliament was lawful.
- The UK's Labour Party has announced that it will support a second Brexit referendum.
Please note that the situation is constantly evolving, and this information may not be up to date. For the latest information, I recommend checking the BBC News website or other reputable news sources.