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'No Turning Back' on Brexit as Article 50 Triggered (bbc.com)

Posted by msmash on from the it's-happening dept.

An anonymous reader shares a BBC report: Britain's departure from the European Union is "an historic moment from which there can be no turning back," Theresa May has told MPs. The prime minister said it was a "unique opportunity" to "shape a brighter future" for the UK. She was speaking after Britain's EU ambassador formally triggered the two year countdown to the UK's exit by handing over a letter in Brussels. It follows June's referendum which resulted in a vote to leave the EU. In a statement in the Commons, the prime minister said: "Today the government acts on the democratic will of the British people and it acts too on the clear and convincing position of this House." She added: "The Article 50 process is now under way and in accordance with the wishes of the British people the United Kingdom is leaving the European Union."

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  1. Makes perfect sense by russotto · · Score: 5, Funny

    Airstrip One was always part of Oceania, not Eurasia.

  2. Re:A completely unaccountable governing body by Eloking · · Score: 2, Funny

    Saying the UK has no control over the EU is like saying the West Midlands or Greater Manchester have no control over the UK.

    They do?

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    Elok
  3. Re:Tradeoffs by tripleevenfall · · Score: 5, Funny

    I savor the irony in saying Congrats, Britain, on gaining your independence.

  4. Re:Tradeoffs by khr · · Score: 4, Funny

    It's not like the continentals are going to erect a wall and stop trading.

    What about a moat?