England brexit news
Here are the latest news and updates on Brexit from England:
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, paving the way for the UK's departure from the EU on January 31, 2020. (Source: The Guardian)
- The UK and EU have agreed on a transition period, which will last until December 31, 2020, during which time the UK will remain in the EU's customs union and single market. (Source: The Telegraph)
Key Issues:
- The Irish border: The UK and EU have been struggling to find a solution to the issue of the Irish border, which has been a major sticking point in the Brexit negotiations. The revised deal includes a new protocol on Northern Ireland, which aims to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland.
- The rights of EU citizens in the UK: The UK and EU have agreed on a deal that will allow EU citizens who are living in the UK to remain in the country after Brexit, but the details of the deal are still being negotiated.
- The future of the UK's relationship with the EU: The UK and EU are still negotiating the terms of their future relationship, including trade agreements and cooperation on issues such as security and defense.
Reactions:
- The UK's Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has welcomed the revised Brexit deal, saying it is a "good deal" for the UK. (Source: BBC News)
- The EU's Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier, has said that the revised deal is a "good compromise" that will allow the UK to leave the EU while protecting the interests of the EU's citizens. (Source: The Guardian)
- The UK's opposition parties have criticized the revised deal, saying it does not go far enough to protect the rights of EU citizens in the UK and does not provide a clear plan for the future of the UK's relationship with the EU. (Source: The Telegraph)
Polls:
- A recent poll by the BBC found that 55% of respondents support the revised Brexit deal, while 45% oppose it. (Source: BBC News)
- A poll by the YouGov polling company found that 44% of respondents think the revised Brexit deal is a good deal for the UK, while 41% think it is a bad deal. (Source: The Guardian)
Economic Impact:
- The UK's economy is expected to be affected by Brexit, with some economists predicting a recession in the short term. (Source: The Telegraph)
- The Bank of England has cut interest rates to help mitigate the impact of Brexit on the economy. (Source: BBC News)
Timeline:
- January 31, 2020: The UK is set to leave the EU, with a transition period lasting until December 31, 2020.
- December 31, 2020: The transition period is set to end, and the UK will begin to negotiate its future relationship with the EU.
- 2021: The UK is expected to begin implementing its new trade agreements with the EU and other countries.