Also on tonights programme, its a week since the Terror Attack on Westminster Bridge. Thousands gathered in a show of unity, remembering the dead and the injured. Well have more reaction and opinion to the Historic Events as the Prime Minister triggers britains exit from europe. Well hearfrom politicians and members of the public. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. A hand delivered, six page letter with that theresa may has made history. Shes written to the president of the European Council, formally announcing britains intention to leave the eu a process that will see the end of four decades of membership that have shaped so much in our daily lives. The Prime Minister said britain would be able to make its own decisions but continue to have a deep and special relationship with the eu. For the European Union, the president of the council said this was not a happy day for either brussels or london but he added, his goal now was to defend the interests of the remaining 27 m
Bbc news. The United Kingdom has formally served notice that it is leading the European Union. A letter, signed by theresa may, was handed to be president of the and council. The primus told mps she wa nted council. The primus told mps she wanted a smooth and orderly brexit. Ina wanted a smooth and orderly brexit. In a potential setback theresa may, Angela Merkel has warned that the terms of the divorce need to be settled before any talks on trade can begin. First we get a report on the day that article 50 was triggered. Some moments make us. This is one. The minute In Westminster, belfast, edinburgh and cardiff that the United Kingdom formally changed course. The article 50 process is now underway and in accordance with the wishes of the british people, the United Kingdom is leaving the European Union. This is an historic moment from which there can be no turning back. Probably our last ambassador inside the European Union handing over the letter at 12 25pm. The document that says we
Policy is the hardships and a client of the communities that i live work and dear europe, people from across britain say farewell to the eu. It has taken nine months but today britain took the decisive step towards leaving the European Union, and a relationship that has bound this country to the continent for over a0 years. The british Prime Ministers letter just six pages long was transferred to the president of the European Council by the uks ambassador to the eu. That very simple process triggers article 50 beginning two years of devilishly difficult negotiation. The deal that is agreed or maybe there will be no deal agreed but either way the outcome holds consequences not only for the four nations of this United Kingdom but also for the future of the European Union. We will look at all of that tonight, but first lets hear from our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg on this momentous day. Some moments make us. This is one. The minute In Westminster, belfast, edinburgh and cardiff tha
Bbc news. The United Kingdom has formally served notice that it is leading the European Union. A letter, signed by theresa may, was handed to be president of the and council. The primus told mps she wa nted council. The primus told mps she wanted a smooth and orderly brexit. Ina wanted a smooth and orderly brexit. In a potential setback theresa may, Angela Merkel has warned that the terms of the divorce need to be settled before any talks on trade can begin. First we get a report on the day that article 50 was triggered. Some moments make us. This is one. The minute In Westminster, belfast, edinburgh and cardiff that the United Kingdom formally changed course. The article 50 process is now underway and in accordance with the wishes of the british people, the United Kingdom is leaving the European Union. This is an historic moment from which there can be no turning back. Probably our last ambassador inside the European Union handing over the letter at 12 25pm. The document that says we
Bbc news. The United Kingdom has formally served notice that it is leading the European Union. A letter, signed by theresa may, was handed to be president of the and council. The primus told mps she wa nted council. The primus told mps she wanted a smooth and orderly brexit. Ina wanted a smooth and orderly brexit. In a potential setback theresa may, Angela Merkel has warned that the terms of the divorce need to be settled before any talks on trade can begin. First we get a report on the day that article 50 was triggered. Some moments make us. This is one. The minute In Westminster, belfast, edinburgh and cardiff that the United Kingdom formally changed course. The article 50 process is now underway and in accordance with the wishes of the british people, the United Kingdom is leaving the European Union. This is an historic moment from which there can be no turning back. Probably our last ambassador inside the European Union handing over the letter at 12 25pm. The document that says we