Boris Johnson has formally signed the EU withdrawal agreement, smiling as he described it as a “fantastic moment” for the country. Johnson said the document’s signing, which took place in Downing Street, would end years of “argument and division” and was a positive change for the UK. On Thursday the withdrawal agreement received royal assent from the Queen. Photograph: PAJohnson has said he will not take the option available to him in the withdrawal agreement of extending this transition period. The prime minister has said the 11-month period available without further extension is “ample” time to reach agreement on a comprehensive deal.

Source: The Guardian January 24, 2020 09:39 UTC