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Queen Elizabeth II approves government's Brexit bill

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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.

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First Published: Jan 23 2020 | 8:40 PM IST

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