Brexit Timeline

Brexit: A Timeline of Key Events

Understanding the UK's Withdrawal from the EU

Brexit, short for British exit, was the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU). The process began with a referendum held on June 23, 2016, in which 52% of voters opted to leave the EU.

Major Events Leading to Brexit

The timeline of major events leading up to Brexit includes:

• January 31, 2020: Brexit became official at 23:00 GMT (midnight CET).
• December 31, 2020: The transition period ended, and the UK left the EU single market and customs union.
• November 19, 2018: The UK and EU reached a draft withdrawal agreement.
• March 12, 2019: The UK Parliament voted down the withdrawal agreement three times.
• June 29, 2019: The EU granted the UK a six-month extension to the Brexit deadline.
• October 17, 2019: The UK and EU agreed on a revised withdrawal agreement.
• January 23, 2020: The UK Parliament approved the withdrawal agreement.
• June 23, 2016: The UK held a referendum on EU membership, with 52% of voters supporting withdrawal.