Brexit 2017 news

Here are some key news stories related to Brexit in 2017:

January 2017

• The UK and EU agree on the terms of the Brexit negotiations, including the triggering of Article 50, which begins the formal process of the UK leaving the EU. (January 17)
• Theresa May sets out her vision for Brexit in a speech at Lancaster House, outlining her plans for a "hard Brexit" and a new trade agreement with the EU. (January 17)

February 2017

• The UK's Supreme Court rules that Parliament must approve the triggering of Article 50, a major blow to the government's plans. (January 24)
• The EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, sets out the EU's position on the Brexit negotiations, including the need for a "backstop" solution to avoid a hard border in Ireland. (February 2)

March 2017

• Theresa May triggers Article 50, formally notifying the EU of the UK's intention to leave. (March 29)
• The UK and EU agree on the terms of the Brexit negotiations, including the establishment of a joint committee to oversee the talks. (March 31)

April 2017

• The UK's High Court rules that Parliament must approve the Brexit deal, a major setback for the government. (April 24)
• The EU's leaders agree on the terms of the Brexit negotiations, including the need for a "transition period" to ease the UK's departure from the EU. (April 29)

May 2017

• The UK's general election results in a hung parliament, with no party having a majority. (June 8)
• Theresa May forms a minority government with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). (June 9)

June 2017

• The UK and EU agree on the terms of the Brexit negotiations, including the establishment of a "working group" to oversee the talks. (June 22)
• The EU's leaders agree on the terms of the Brexit negotiations, including the need for a "backstop" solution to avoid a hard border in Ireland. (June 29)

July 2017

• The UK's Brexit secretary, David Davis, resigns over the government's handling of the Brexit negotiations. (July 9)
• The EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, sets out the EU's position on the Brexit negotiations, including the need for a "transition period" to ease the UK's departure from the EU. (July 13)

August 2017

• The UK and EU agree on the terms of the Brexit negotiations, including the establishment of a "working group" to oversee the talks. (August 18)
• The EU's leaders agree on the terms of the Brexit negotiations, including the need for a "backstop" solution to avoid a hard border in Ireland. (August 25)

September 2017

• The UK's Brexit secretary, Dominic Raab, resigns over the government's handling of the Brexit negotiations. (September 15)
• The EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, sets out the EU's position on the Brexit negotiations, including the need for a "transition period" to ease the UK's departure from the EU. (September 21)

October 2017

• The UK and EU agree on the terms of the Brexit negotiations, including the establishment of a "working group" to oversee the talks. (October 19)
• The EU's leaders agree on the terms of the Brexit negotiations, including the need for a "backstop" solution to avoid a hard border in Ireland. (October 26)

November 2017

• The UK's Brexit secretary, Steve Barclay, resigns over the government's handling of the Brexit negotiations. (November 14)
• The EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, sets out the EU's position on the Brexit negotiations, including the need for a "transition period" to ease the UK's departure from the EU. (November 22)

December 2017

• The UK and EU agree on the terms of the Brexit negotiations, including the establishment of a "working group" to oversee the talks. (December 14)
• The EU's leaders agree on the terms of the Brexit negotiations, including the need for a "backstop" solution to avoid a hard border in Ireland. (December 21)

These are just some of the key news stories related to Brexit in 2017. The Brexit negotiations were a complex and ongoing process throughout the year, with many twists and turns along the way.