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Here are the latest Brexit news updates from the UK:
Latest Developments:
- The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which includes a new protocol on Northern Ireland and a commitment to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland. (Source: BBC News)
- The UK Parliament has voted to approve the revised Brexit deal, with 521 votes in favor and 73 against. (Source: The Guardian)
- The UK is set to leave the EU on January 31, 2020, with a transition period lasting until December 31, 2020. (Source: GOV.UK)
Brexit Timeline:
- January 31, 2020: The UK officially leaves the EU, marking the end of 47 years of membership.
- February 1, 2020: The transition period begins, during which the UK and EU will negotiate a new trade agreement.
- December 31, 2020: The transition period ends, and the UK will enter a new relationship with the EU.
Brexit Impact:
- The UK's departure from the EU is expected to have significant economic and social impacts, including changes to trade, immigration, and the environment.
- The UK's financial services sector is expected to be affected, with some companies relocating to the EU to maintain access to the single market.
- The UK's agriculture and food industries are also expected to be impacted, with changes to trade agreements and tariffs.
Brexit Negotiations:
- The UK and EU have been negotiating a new trade agreement, with talks ongoing since March 2019.
- The UK has been pushing for a comprehensive trade deal, while the EU has been seeking to maintain close ties with the UK while protecting its single market.
- The two sides have made progress on some issues, but remain at odds on others, including fisheries and state aid.
Brexit Polls:
- A recent poll by YouGov found that 55% of Britons support the UK's decision to leave the EU, while 45% oppose it. (Source: YouGov)
- Another poll by Ipsos MORI found that 44% of Britons believe the UK's decision to leave the EU was the right one, while 41% believe it was the wrong one. (Source: Ipsos MORI)
Brexit Quotes:
- "We have taken back control of our borders, our laws, and our money. We are no longer beholden to the EU's rules and regulations." - Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister (Source: BBC News)
- "Brexit is a disaster for our country. It's a disaster for our economy, it's a disaster for our society, and it's a disaster for our future." - Jeremy Corbyn, UK Labour Party Leader (Source: The Guardian)