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
No good turning back. Well, it will take more than two years, more than five years, because look how long that they talk about it. Weve just got to go in and show them that we do mean business. And well be looking at the Prime Ministers hint that cooperation on security is closely linked to the outcome of the brexit deal. Also tonight, a reminder of the Security Threat here in the uk. A crowd converges on westminster bridge, to remember the victims of the Terror Attack which took place here a week ago. Well have more reaction and opinion to todays historic events, as the Prime Minister triggers britains exit from europe. Well hear from politicians, business and members of the public. Thats tonight, here on bbc news. Good evening. The United Kingdom has formally served notice that its leaving the European Union. A letter signed by theresa may was handed to the president of the European Council today. The Prime Minister told mps she wanted a smooth and orderly brexit, but she also hinted
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