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'Bittersweet' moment as Britain officially leave European Union

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that there will "always be a seat at the table" for the UK at the EU table.

'Bittersweet' moment as Britain officially leave European Union

Fri, 31 Jan, 2020 - 22:56

Digital Desk staff

As of 11pm tonight, Britain has officially left the European Union.

The two sides will then enter an 11-month transition period in which they also hope to reach a trade deal.

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