Here are the key moments in the Brexit saga since:
– January 23 2013
Under intense pressure from many of his own MPs and with the rise of Ukip, prime minister David Cameron promises an in-out referendum on EU membership if the Conservatives win the 2015 general election.
– May 7 2015
The Tories unexpectedly make sweeping gains over Ed Miliband’s Labour Party and secure a majority in the Commons. Mr Cameron vows to deliver his manifesto pledge of an EU referendum.
– June 23 2016
The UK votes to leave the EU in a shock result that sees 52% of the public support Brexit and Mr Cameron quickly resigns as prime minister.
Brexit is finally DONE: After four years of wrangling, Boris signs and seals Britain s historic divorce from the EU - as MPs vote 521 to 73 in favour of his deal despite threats of a Labour Remainer rebellion
Boris Johnson has hailed new chapter in Britain s history as deal is rushed through the Houses of Parliament
MPs and Peers have been recalled from Christmas break for the one-day sitting before transition period ends
MPs voted this afternoon to approve the trade deal by 521 votes to 73 with peers due to vote on it later today
Mr Johnson signed the official copy of the deal in Number 10 this afternoon after it was flown from Brussels
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Boris Johnson has finally confirmed that a post-Brexit trade deal has been agreed with the European Union
Downing Street insists the pact will take back control of our money, borders, laws, trade and fishing waters
The PM and Ursula von der Leyen are understood to have held regular secret phone calls in the last 48 hours
Briefing wars about who has won are already ramping up as sides prepare to sell the agreement to their voters
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