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United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union (29 March 2019)

Friday, 29 March, 2019

The House of Commons will debate a motion on approving the Withdrawal Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union on Friday 29 March 2019. It is intended to secure for the UK an extension of Article 50 to 22 May 2019 rather than 12 April 2019. In and of itself, this motion is not capable of meeting the pre-requisite in section 13(1)(b) of the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018 for ratifying the Withdrawal Agreement.
Research Briefing

EU ‘exit day’ is changed in UK law

Thursday, 28 March, 2019

On Wednesday Parliament voted to change ‘exit day’ in UK law. What happened in the Commons and Lords and how does this affect Brexit?
- Research Briefing
- EU law and treaties
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EU ‘exit day’ is changed in UK law

Thursday, 28 March, 2019

On Wednesday Parliament voted to change 'exit day' in UK law. What happened in the Commons and Lords and how does this affect Brexit?
- Insight
- The EU
- Brexit
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E-petitions relating to leaving the European Union

Thursday, 28 March, 2019

A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 1 April 2019 at 4.30pm on e-petitions 241584, 235138 and 243319 relating to leaving the European Union. The Member leading the debate is Catherine McKinnell MP.
Research Briefing

Yemen’s fragile peace process

Wednesday, 27 March, 2019

Talks between the warring parties in Yemen have achieved a ceasefire but other commitments agreed in Stockholm are slow to be implemented; without further progress the ceasefire could crumble and Yemen could be tipped toward famine.
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Modern slavery and victim support

Tuesday, 26 March, 2019

A Westminster Hall debate on Modern slavery and victim support is scheduled for Wednesday 27 March 2019 at 9.30 am. The Member leading the debate is Iain Duncan Smith MP
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The EU agrees to delay Brexit – but for how long?

Monday, 25 March, 2019

On 21 March, EU heads of government agreed an extension to Article 50 until at least 12 April. What did the EU agree? And what does it mean for the UK and Brexit?
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The EU agrees to delay Brexit – but for how long?

Monday, 25 March, 2019

On 21 March, EU heads of government agreed an extension to Article 50 until at least 12 April. What did the EU agree? And what does it mean for the UK and Brexit?
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- Elections
- EU institutions
- The EU
- Brexit
Research Briefing

Brexit delayed: the European Council Conclusions on extending Article 50

Friday, 22 March, 2019

With a week to go until the UK was due to leave the EU, EU leaders have agreed to delay Brexit. But unless the House of Commons approves the Withdrawal Agreement next week the UK could be faced with a choice between leaving the EU with no deal on 12 April or coming up with an alternative plan that could mean a longer extension and taking part in the European Parliament elections
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Debate on a Motion of Section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993

Friday, 22 March, 2019

This landing page gives background to the debate on a motion of section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993, which will take place on 26 March 2019.
Research Briefing

Extending the Article 50 Period: FAQs

Thursday, 21 March, 2019

The UK will leave the European Union at 11pm (GMT) on 29 March 2019, unless an extension to the Article 50 period is requested by the UK and granted by the EU. Has the UK requested an extension, and if so, for how long? On 14 March 2019, the Commons approved a motion instructing the
Research Briefing

Brexit: contingency planning and powers

Thursday, 21 March, 2019

Media reports have speculated on whether the Government might be preparing to use its emergency powers conferred by the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 to manage various problems commentators have suggested may emerge after Brexit, particularly if there is no deal.
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Extending the Article 50 Period: FAQs

Thursday, 21 March, 2019
Research Briefing

Extending Article 50: could Brexit be delayed?

Thursday, 21 March, 2019

With the UK due to leave the EU next week and no Withdrawal Agreement as yet approved by the House of Commons, the Government has requested that the EU agree an extension to the Article 50 period in order to delay Brexit. Under what scenarios could an Article 50 extension be agreed with the EU? And could this lead to the UK taking part in the European Parliament elections?
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Forced live organ extraction in China

Wednesday, 20 March, 2019

A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Forced live organ extraction in China’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 26 March 2019 from 9.30am to 11.00am. The debate has been initiated by Jim Shannon MP

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