A COUNTDOWN TO BREXIT
As the Brexit deadline approaches, the following events will determine whether Britain exits the European Union as planned on October 31 or not
approved by the British parliament
OCT 14
British parliament reconvenes, setting the stage for further attempts by lawmakers to ensure the October 31 deadline for withdrawal is extended in case of a no-deal n British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's legislative agenda will be set out by the British monarch in the traditional Queen's Speech n French President Macron will meet European Council chief Donald Tusk in Paris to discuss issues including Brexit
OCT 15
European affairs ministers from the EU27 will discuss the state of play of Brexit with an update from EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier
OCT 17, 18
EU government leaders will meet in Brussels for a European Council summit. If a Brexit agreement is struck, it will have to be
OCT 19
The British parliament will hold a special sitting on Saturday to decide what to do - or to vote on a deal. In case of no-deal, a recently passed law makes it necessary for London to ask the EU to extend the deadline from October 31 to January 31 – a period in which a national election may be held to try to break the Brexit deadlock. If parliament approves a deal, then it will rush to approve additional legislation needed for Brexit to occur in an orderly manner n Opponents of Brexit will march through central London to demand another referendum
OCT 31
Unless this deadline is extended, Britain will cease to be an EU member at 2300 GMT