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
Ursula von der Leyen has hailed deal as fair and balanced and said EU negotiated from position of strength
Sir Keir Starmer says he will order his Labour MPs to back the deal saying it was thin but better than nothing
Briefing wars about who has won are already ramping up as sides prepare to sell the agreement to their voters
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen Credit: PA Wire/PA Images
Arguments about the UK’s place in Europe have been raging for decades, but it was not until 2013 that the public were promised the chance to have their say.
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.
David Cameron.
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.
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.
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
Ursula von der Leyen has hailed deal as fair and balanced and said EU negotiated from position of strength
Sir Keir Starmer says he will order his Labour MPs to back the deal saying it was thin but better than nothing
Briefing wars about who has won are already ramping up as sides prepare to sell the agreement to their voters
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