Brexit officially begins as Theresa May triggers Article 50

British leader says there is ‘no turning back’ but Angela Merkel resists parallel talks bid

Britain has triggered the process of leaving the European Union, UK prime minister Theresa May tells lawmakers in the British parliament, describing it as "an historic moment from which there can be no turning back". Video: Reuters

Wed Mar 29 2017 - 20:55

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