United Kingdom withdrawal from the European Union

United Kingdom withdrawal from the European Union, often shortened to Brexit (short for British exit) is a political aim of some political parties, advocacy groups, and individuals in the United Kingdom (UK) for the country to leave the European Union (EU). In 1975 a referendum was held on the country's membership of the European Economic Community (EEC), a precursor to the EU. The outcome of the vote was that the country continued to be a member of the EEC. More recently the European Union Referendum Act 2015 has been passed to allow for a referendum on the country's membership of the EU, with a vote due to be held before the end of 2017.

History

The United Kingdom joined the EEC, commonly referred to as the Common Market in the UK, on 1 January 1973. This was done under the Conservative government of Edward Heath. The opposition Labour Party, led by Harold Wilson, contested the October 1974 general election with a commitment to renegotiate Britain's terms of membership of the EEC and then hold a referendum on whether to remain in the EEC on the new terms.

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The Washington Times 12 Mar 2019

STRASBOURG, France (AP) - Top European Union official says revised Brexit deal 'is the best possible' and UK lawmakers have 'fundamental choice' ... ....

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The Latest: EU chief says new Brexit deal is ‘best possible’

The Wichita Eagle 12 Mar 2019

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The Latest: UK's May gets kisses at last-ditch Brexit talks

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Irish PM to make Brexit statement early on Tuesday -minister

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DUBLIN, March 11 (Reuters) - Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar will make a statement early on Tuesday on the legally binding Brexit assurances Britain ......

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Resolving the Brexit impasse

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European Union and UK government have agreed on a deal to break Brexit deadlock, EU ...

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UK prime minister fights to save Brexit deal

The Daily Times 12 Mar 2019

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Theresa May is fighting to save her European Union divorce deal with the negotiations deadlocked a day before Parliament is scheduled to vote on the plan ... ....

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