Brexit Timeline By Packot Jan 23, 2013 David Cameron and the wish of the UK to leave the EU Jun 15, 2016 David Cameron who is for staying in the EU, is campaigning alongside with London mayor Boris Johnson, who's for Brexit. Jun 16, 2016 Labour MP Jo Cox is murdered in Birstall, UK, reviving the referendum debate. Jun 23, 2016 The date of the Brexit referendum Jul 13, 2016 Theresa May becomes the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after the resignation of David Cameron. Mar 29, 2017 The UK government officially announces its intention to leave the EU by activating Article 50 of the EU Treaty. Jul 13, 2017 The UK government publishes its draft European Union withdrawal law, also known as the EU withdrawal bill. Sep 14, 2018 The British government and the European Union reach a provisional agreement on the terms of the withdrawal, the draft Brexit agreement. Jan 31, 2020 The United Kingdom officially leaves the European Union at 11 pm (UK time), ending 47 years of membership. Dec 11, 2020 The UK and the EU reach a post-Brexit trade agreement. Dec 30, 2020 The UK Parliament formally approves the UK-EU trade agreement.
