- Title: The United Kingdom's tortuous Brexit journey: timeline part 3 of 3
- Date: 20th December 2019
- Summary: After intense negotiations in the run-up to a summit of EU leaders, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker announce on October 17 that they have struck a Brexit deal. Juncker says the deal meant there was no need for a further extension, although any decision would have to be made by the member states. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM (FILE - OCTOBER 17, 2019) (REUTERS) EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT, JEAN-CLAUDE JUNCKER, AND BRITISH PRIME MINISTER, BORIS JOHNSON, WALKING INTO ROOM FOR MEDIA STATEMENT (SOUNDBITE) (English) EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT, JEAN-CLAUDE JUNCKER, SAYING: "We have a deal and this deal means that there is no need for any kind of prolongation. This is a fair, a balanced agreement. It is testament to our commitment to finding solutions. It provides certainty where Brexit creates uncertainty. It protects the rights of our citizens and it protects peace and stability on the island of Ireland." BRITISH AND EUROPEAN FLAGS (SOUNDBITE) (English) BRITISH PRIME MINISTER, BORIS JOHNSON, SAYING: "I do think this deal represents a very good deal both for the EU and for the UK and it's a reasonable, fair outcome and reflects the large amount of work that's been undertaken by both sides. I agree very much, Jean-Claude with what you said about protecting the peace process in the island of Ireland and in Northern Ireland. And of course for us in the UK it means that we can deliver a real Brexit that achieves our objectives." JUNCKER AND JOHNSON LEAVING
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- Keywords: Brexit deal Brexit timeline British Prime Minister Boris Johnson EU European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker Queen Elizabeth Queen's speech no-deal Brexit
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- Country: United Kingdom
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