Queen Elizabeth II approves government's Brexit bill


PTI | London | Updated: 23-01-2020 20:53 IST | Created: 23-01-2020 20:36 IST
Queen Elizabeth II approves government's Brexit bill
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Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday formally approved the landmark law facilitating Britain's departure from the European Union at the end of this month.

"Her Majesty the Queen has now granted #RoyalAssent to the #BrexitBill which therefore becomes the #BrexitAct," Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay said on Twitter. "Enshrined in law, this enables the UK to leave the EU on 31st Jan.

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