Boris Johnson is to say he won't accept alignment with EU rules when Britain negotiates a trade deal with Brussels.
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Boris Johnson will have to craft a new set of political and economic priorities for the U.K.’s independent role—and Europe comes first.
European leaders have expressed sadness at the UK leaving the EU, with France's Emmanuel Macron emphasising Britain's "unrivalled ties" with the French.
Brexit supporters have been pictured stamping an EU flag into the mud and burning one outside Boris Johnson's home, as the harsh reality of Brexit sinks in.
Brexit will come 3½ years after Britons voted to leave in 2016
Britain’s parliament gave final approval to Brexit on Thursday, paving the way for the country's departure from the European Union on January 31, and ending years of arguments that toppled two governments and divided a nation.
![Boris Johnson has no shortage of support for his Brexit plans [Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP]](/uploads/news/2020_01/124a2485ac5b41818f7c16bd0cb946f2_18.jpg "Britain moves closer to leaving EU as MPs scrutinise Brexit deal")
The UK Parliament is expected to pass landmark legislation enacting the country's departure from the bloc.
Boris Johnson says he hopes his party's "extraordinary" election victory will bring "closure" to years of acrimony.
A high-stakes gamble has paid off for Britain’s PM Boris Johnson, but there could be a sting in the tail for those that voted for him on Brexit.
Corbyn had drawn criticism from within the party earlier in the day when he ruled out stepping down immediately.
After election win, PM Johnson makes Brexit promise and says UK will 'take back control' of borders, money and trade.
![Johnson has promised to take the UK out of the EU by January 31 2020 if voters elect a majority Conservative government [Toby Melville/Reuters]](/uploads/news/2019_12/c695637c703244259390053132416c62_18-2.jpg "British PM Johnson hails 'powerful mandate' for Brexit")
Conservative leader Boris Johnson eyes 'historic' election victory as exit poll, initial results signal Labour demise.
The strong showing is vindication for Boris Johnson, who now has a chance to put his personal stamp on Britain, beginning with Brexit.
Conservatives land early shock after exit poll predicts big majority
“I think Brexit has dominated, it has dominated everything by the looks of it.
The next government will decide how the country handles Brexit.
Polls have closed in the UK's general election. What could the result mean for Brexit?
The result of the election will have a decisive effect on the direction that Brexit takes, three-and-a-half years since the U.K.’s referendum on EU membership.
The Conservatives are set to win an overall majority of 86 in the general election, according to an exit poll for the BBC, ITV and Sky News.
The UK's next prime minister will be decided as millions go to the polls, which open at 7am and close at 10pm.