UK’s Johnson hails ‘new chapter’ as he signs EU divorce treaty | Malay Mail

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LONDON, Jan 25 — Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday hailed “a new chapter” in Britain’s history as he signed its divorce treaty with the EU, clearing another hurdle before the country exits the bloc next Friday. It allows Britain to end its decades-long membership of the European Union...

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson signed the agreement in Downing Street, seated in front of two Union Jack flags, with European and British officials who had brought it from Brussels looking on. — Reuters pic

“This signature heralds a new chapter in our nation’s history,” he added on Twitter, alongside a photo of the occasion. On Wednesday next week, the text will go to the European Parliament for ratification and on Thursday diplomats from the EU member states will approve the deal in writing. The former Belgian premier, whose council represents EU member governments, added, in French: “I’m keen to write this new page together.”

 

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