Brexit news from inception

Here's a brief summary of the major Brexit news from inception to the present day:

2013-2015: The Idea of Brexit

• In 2013, UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage starts campaigning for the UK to leave the EU.
• In 2015, the Conservative Party, led by David Cameron, wins the general election with a majority of one seat. Cameron promises to hold a referendum on the UK's EU membership if he wins.

2015-2016: The Referendum Pledge

• In November 2015, Cameron announces that the UK will hold a referendum on EU membership by the end of 2017.
• In February 2016, Cameron negotiates a deal with EU leaders, known as the "Renegotiation", which aims to reform the UK's relationship with the EU.

June 2016: The Brexit Referendum

• On June 23, 2016, the UK holds a referendum on EU membership. The result is:
  • Leave: 51.9% (17,410,742 votes)
  • Remain: 48.1% (16,141,241 votes)

July 2016-October 2016: The Aftermath

• David Cameron resigns as Prime Minister on July 13, 2016.
• Theresa May becomes the new Prime Minister on July 13, 2016.
• The UK's Article 50 notice is triggered on March 29, 2017, starting the formal process of leaving the EU.

2017-2018: Brexit Negotiations

• The UK and EU start formal Brexit negotiations in June 2017.
• The UK and EU agree on a transition period, known as the "Implementation Period", which will last from March 29, 2019, to December 31, 2020.
• The UK and EU agree on a withdrawal agreement, known as the "Withdrawal Agreement", in November 2018.

2019: The Withdrawal Agreement and the General Election

• The UK Parliament rejects the Withdrawal Agreement three times, leading to a general election in December 2019.
• The Conservative Party, led by Boris Johnson, wins the general election with a majority of 80 seats.
• The UK Parliament passes the Withdrawal Agreement Act in January 2020, ratifying the Withdrawal Agreement.

2020: The Transition Period and the Future Relationship

• The UK and EU agree on a trade deal, known as the "TCA" (Trade and Cooperation Agreement), in December 2020.
• The UK leaves the EU's single market and customs union on January 1, 2021, entering a new relationship with the EU.

2021-present: The Post-Brexit Era

• The UK and EU start implementing the TCA, with some disputes over issues like fishing and trade.
• The UK government introduces new laws and regulations to replace EU laws, including the EU Withdrawal Act.
• The UK and EU continue to negotiate on issues like trade, security, and migration.

This is a brief summary of the major Brexit news from inception to the present day. There have been many other developments and controversies along the way, but this gives you a general idea of the key events and milestones in the Brexit process.