The rocky road to Brexit How we got here

June 23 2016

Britain votes to leave the EU. David Cameron resigns the next day.

July 13

Theresa May becomes Prime Minister.

Oct 2

Mrs May confirms Article 50 will be triggered by Spring 2017.

Jan 17 2017

Mrs May sets out her initial plan for Britain’s exit from the EU in a speech at Lancaster House in London.

March 29

The Prime Minister triggers Article 50, beginning the two-year countdown to Brexit.

April 18

Mrs May calls a General Election.

June 8

The Conservatives fail to win a majority.

July 19

The first round of Brexit negotiations begin.

Sept 22

Mrs May sets out the UK’S position in a speech in Florence.

Jan 18 2018

Brexit Bill introduced in the Commons.

June 12-13

The Government faces down EU Withdrawal Bill amendments made by the House of Lords.

July 6

A divided Cabinet gathers at Chequers.