British MPs give final backing to Brexit deal, talks to restore power sharing at Stormont continue – 9 January 2020
British MPs have given their final backing to the Brexit bill last night, securing the UK’s exit from the European Union on 31 January 2020. This approval comes following three years of debate over the outcome of the UK’s decision to exit the European Union. The House of Commons voted 330 to 231 in favour of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Bill, which will now move on to the House of Lords to be passed as legislation next week.
Additionally, Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Julian Smith have published the text of a deal to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland. The press release and full text can be found on the Department of Foreign Affairs press website.