The government is expected to publish the Brexit Strategy in an hours time. The white paper will set out its priorities for negotiations with the European Union after Parliament Takes the First Step Towards britain leaving the union, as mps vote overwhelmingly in favour of triggering article 50. Last night mps voted 498 to 114 in favour of approving legislation which gives the Prime Minister the power to start negotiations with european leaders. 47 labour mps, one in five, voted against the bill despite a three line whip imposed by the party leader, Jeremy Corbyn. And what will happen next . As mentioned, at around noon, Brexit Secretary david davis will announce the governments white paper on exiting the eu. This will allow parliament to send the bill on Forfurther Amending and scrutiny, before it becomes law. Our assistant Political Editor, norman smith, is at westminster with the latest. What are we going to find out . Probably very little. I think most people expect it to simply fl
The uk representative to the eu will hand over that letter from theresa may signalling the start of two years of negotiations on leaving. Well bring you all the latest news and reaction throughout the day, from across the uk and European Union. Good morning. Im outside the Houses Of Parliament on College Green ahead of the triggering of article 50 which marks the start of the formal process for the uk to leave the eu. The Prime Minister, theresa may, has just left number ten downing st. She is on her way to parliament. She will be addressing mps this lunchtime after Prime Ministers questions. She will be telling mps that today marks the time for the country to come together as it embarks on what she describes as a momentous journey. We embarks on what she describes as a momentousjourney. We know that embarks on what she describes as a momentous journey. We know that the Prime Minister has already signed that letter giving official notice under article 50 of the lisbon treaty. That lett
Wednesday in parliament, the main news from westminster the United Kingdom has triggered article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty starting the process for leaving the European Union. The Prime Minister issues a call for unity. We can together make a success of this moment and we can together build a stronger, fairer, better britain. A britain our children and grandchildren are proud to call home. I commend this statement to the house. But as brexit talks begin, there were warnings from the opposition parties. Labour will not give this government a free hand to use brexit to attack rights, protections and cut services if she denies scotland a choice in our future, she will make Scottish Independence inevitable. Cheering also on the programme, the governments told there should be no more cuts in support for disabled people. And its one week since the Terror Attack in westminster, in which four people were killed. Our thoughts will be, in particular, with the metropolitan police as they mourn thei
Wednesday in parliament, the main news from westminster the United Kingdom has triggered article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty starting the process for leaving the European Union. The Prime Minister issues a call for unity. We can together make a success of this moment and we can together build a stronger, fairer, better britain. A britain our children and grandchildren are proud to call home. I commend this statement to the house. But as brexit talks begin, there were warnings from the opposition parties. Labour will not give this government a free hand to use brexit to attack rights, protections and cut services if she denies scotland a choice in our future, she will make Scottish Independence inevitable. Cheering also on the programme, the governments told there should be no more cuts in support for disabled people. And its one week since the Terror Attack in westminster, in which four people were killed. Our thoughts will be, in particular, with the metropolitan police as they mourn thei
The uk has told the European Union that it is going to leave. This is an historic moment from which there can be no turning back. Britain is leaving the eu. We are going to make our own decisions and our own laws. The terms of the uks divorce deal will be subject to intense scrutiny. The labour party set out its red lines. Labour will not give this government a free hand to use brexit to attack rights, protections and cut services, or create a tax dodgers paradise. And the Scottish Parliament voted in favour of a second referendum on independence. The snp urges the Prime Minister to show some respect. If she remains intransigent, and if she denies scotland a choice in our future, she will make Scottish Independence inevitable. The Journey Towards triggering article 50 began nine months ago. 52 of voters in the Eu Referendum put a cross next to the box that said leave the European Union. Those 7. 4 Million People unleashed a huge political upheaval. David cameron resigned the next day,