Timetable for leaving EU

Nov 14

Cabinet meets in Westminster at 2pm. At 3pm local time, EU27 ambassadors meet in Brussels for an update from Michel Barnier’s team. Ireland is also set to hold a special cabinet meeting.

Nov 19

EU ministers could meet in Brussels to discuss the latest developments if Mrs May secures Cabinet backing for the deal. Dominic Raab or Theresa May could have visited Brussels in the meantime.

21 Nov

Sherpas for politicians and heads of state in the EU will meet before the “extraordinary summit”.

Nov 24 or 25

EU leaders will meet over the weekend in Brussels for the Brexit summit, where the deal could get their blessing or final discussions take place.

Dec 10

‘Meaningful vote’ held in the Commons.

Dec 13-14

The final European Council summit of the year will be held in Brussels and could be the moment the deal is signed off.

Feb 2019

European Parliament holds final vote on deal.

March 29

Britain leaves the EU and enters the transition period.

End 2020

Britain leaves the transition period.