Historic Brexit vote in European Parliament

Brussels: The European Parliament is set to approve the terms of the UK’s departure from the European Union (EU) in a historic vote on Wednesday. The 751 representatives will debate the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement in Brussels before, it is widely expected, giving their backing to the UK-EU treaty, reports the BBC.

The landmark session, to be be opened by the Parliament’s Brexit co-ordinator Guy Verhofstadt, is set to feature valedictory speeches and even music.

After the vote, scheduled to to take place at about 5 p.m., the UK MEPs leaving their jobs are expected to be serenaded by their colleagues in a special ceremony. It will mark the final stage of the ratification process, ahead of the UK’s exit at 11 p.m. on Friday.

The UK participated in its last meeting as an EU member on Tuesday when Foreign Office minister Chris Pincher attended the General Affairs Council.

The European Parliament’s approval is the final hurdle to be cleared for Brexit to go ahead. (IANS)

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