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The Government has asked the Queen to suspend, or ‘prorogue’ Parliament, meaning that Parliament will not sit from 10 September until 14 October.
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Boris Johnson has been appointed Prime Minister, following his election to be the new leader of the Conservative Party.
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On 12 June 2019, the European Commission adopted a communication on the state of play of preparations of contingency measures for a no-deal Brexit.
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The EU has agreed to a further extension to Article 50.
Posted in UK and EU legal framework The Withdrawal Agreement
The Prime Minister made a statement on 2 April 2019, confirming that the UK would be seeking a further short extension to Article 50, to 22 May.
Posted in UK and EU legal framework The Withdrawal Agreement
The EU has agreed to a short extension to Article 50
Posted in UK and EU legal framework The Withdrawal Agreement
Following the recent vote in the House of Commons to seek an extension to Article 50, the Prime Minister has now submitted a formal request.
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The House of Commons has voted by a clear majority (413 – 202) to approve the Government’s motion seeking agreement with the EU on an extension to Article 50.
Posted in UK and EU legal framework The Withdrawal Agreement
The House of Commons has voted against the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
Posted in UK and EU legal framework The Withdrawal Agreement
The Government has lost its second meaningful vote in Parliament in relation to approval of the draft Withdrawal Agreement.
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