Brexit

Brexit Timeline

By Packot

  • David Cameron and the wish of the UK to leave the EU

    David Cameron and the wish of the UK to leave the EU

  • David Cameron who is for staying in the EU, is campaigning alongside with London mayor Boris Johnson, who's for Brexit.

  • Labour MP Jo Cox is murdered in Birstall, UK, reviving the referendum debate.

  • The date of the Brexit referendum

    The date of the Brexit referendum

  • Theresa May becomes the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after the resignation of David Cameron.

    Theresa May becomes the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after the resignation of David Cameron.

  • The UK government officially announces its intention to leave the EU by activating Article 50 of the EU Treaty.

    The UK government officially announces its intention to leave the EU by activating Article 50 of the EU Treaty.

  • The UK government publishes its draft European Union withdrawal law, also known as the EU withdrawal bill.

    The UK government publishes its draft European Union withdrawal law, also known as the EU withdrawal bill.

  • The British government and the European Union reach a provisional agreement on the terms of the withdrawal, the draft Brexit agreement.

  • The United Kingdom officially leaves the European Union at 11 pm (UK time), ending 47 years of membership.

    The United Kingdom officially leaves the European Union at 11 pm (UK time), ending 47 years of membership.

  • The UK and the EU reach a post-Brexit trade agreement.

    The UK and the EU reach a post-Brexit trade agreement.

  • The UK Parliament formally approves the UK-EU trade agreement.

    The UK Parliament formally approves the UK-EU trade agreement.