Britain to Trigger Brexit Process on March 29

Britain says it will trigger Article 50, formally signaling the country's intention to leave the European Union, on March 29. A government spokesman made the announcement Monday, saying the EU has been informed of the development. Article 50 of the EU's treaty covers how a member can withdraw. The breakup began with a June 2016 referendum in which British voters narrowly chose to leave the EU. The vote appeared to be driven by anti-establishment sentiments and the feeling...

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