Politicians held scarves that read "Always United" after MEPs backed the Withdrawal Agreement, which was approved by Parliament last week, by voting 621 for versus 49 against the Brexit deal, with 13 abstentions. As British MEPs arrived in the European Parliament, a sign above the chamber could be seen reading: "It's not goodbye, it's au revoir." At a press conference in Brussels, Mr Farage said he would miss being the ''pantomime villain'' at the European Parliament. (Image: AFP via Getty Images)He said Brexit was a ''victory for grassroots campaigning'' in the face of opposition from the ''entire UK establishment''. It also allows for an 11-month transition period, during which the UK will continue to follow EU rules while talks take place on a free trade agreement.

Source: Daily Mirror January 29, 2020 17:37 UTC