Withdrawal from the European Union (Article 50) Bill

Key Points

• It requires the Government to notify the European Council by 31 March 2017 of the UK's intention to withdraw from the EU.
• The notification would trigger withdrawal under Article 50 of the Treaty on the European Union.
• Originating in the House of Commons, the Bill is currently at the second reading in the Commons.
• The Bill completed its first reading on 30 November 2016.
• It establishes a fixed deadline for commencing withdrawal negotiations.

Progress

The Bill has completed its first reading and is now at the second reading in the House of Commons.