Published 05:02 IST, January 24th 2020

Brexit Bill becomes law after Queen grants Royal Assent

Britain Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit bill finally became law after receiving royal assent from Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday

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Britain Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit bill finally became law after receiving royal assent from Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, just days ahe of country's withdrawal from European Union at end of this month. Bill was approved by UK Parliament on Wednesday after House of Lords backed down on amendments that it h tried to secure earlier in week.

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It may be ted that European Parliament still has to back deal in a vote next week. Brexit has dominated British politics for last three years which included resignation of former prime minister resa May. Even though House of Commons h alrey passed bill, House of Lords sent it back with five amendments. British MPs rejected all five changes including ones on child refugees. When Bill was again sent to upper house, Lords backed down completing pass in parliament. 

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Brexit by Jan 31

House of Commons has been able to pass bills with overwhelming votes as Johnson is leing way to ensure impending Brexit by January 31. Conservative Party won recently-concluded general elections with an overwhelming majority. huge victory margin is considered as strong support from people of Britain towards Brexit since Conservatives h contested election with a central me of ‘Get Brexit Done’. 

Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Johnson, registered a landslide victory with 365 seats out 650 which has w set ball rolling for impending Brexit. Conservatives needed to cross halfway mark, i.e. 325 seats, on ir own to ensure Brexit by January 31. huge victory margin is considered as strong support from people of Britain towards Brexit. 

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(with ANI inputs)

05:02 IST, January 24th 2020