Brief news on brexit
Here's a brief update on Brexit:
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.
- The UK Parliament is set to vote on the revised deal on October 19, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson urging MPs to back the agreement.
- The EU has given the UK an extension to January 31, 2020, to ratify the deal, if necessary.
Key Points:
- The revised deal includes a "backstop" to prevent a hard border on the island of Ireland, which was a major sticking point in previous negotiations.
- The deal also includes a commitment to maintain the UK's commitment to the Good Friday Agreement, which brought peace to Northern Ireland.
- The UK will leave the EU's single market and customs union, but will maintain a close relationship with the EU through a new trade agreement.
- The deal does not include a second referendum on Brexit, which has been a contentious issue in the UK.
Reactions:
- The DUP, a Northern Irish party that has been a key player in the Brexit negotiations, has said it will not support the revised deal.
- The Labour Party has said it will not support the deal, and is calling for a second referendum on Brexit.
- The EU has welcomed the revised deal, and has said it is a "good basis" for a future relationship between the UK and EU.
What's Next:
- The UK Parliament will vote on the revised deal on October 19.
- If the deal is approved, the UK will leave the EU on January 31, 2020.
- If the deal is rejected, the UK will have to negotiate a new deal with the EU, or leave the EU without a deal.