World / Brexit bill becomes law after Queen gives assent

Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday gave assent to the Brexit bill, thereby making it a law and enabling the UK to leave the European Union on January 31. The Brexit bill was passed by UK's Parliament on Wednesday. The Brexit divorce deal is still pending approval by the European Parliament.

Deccan Herald : Jan 24, 2020, 10:35 AM
Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday formally approved the landmark law facilitating Britain's departure from the European Union at the end of this month.

"Her Majesty the Queen has now granted #RoyalAssent to the #BrexitBill which therefore becomes the #BrexitAct," Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay said on Twitter. "Enshrined in law, this enables the UK to leave the EU on 31st Jan."