Brexit is the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. Following a June 2016 referendum, in which 51.9% voted to leave, the UK government formally announced the country's withdrawal in March 2017, triggering the beginning of the Brexit process. The UK is currently due to withdraw from the EU on 31 January 2020.

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Brexit is the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. Following a June 2016 referendum, in which 51.9% voted to leave, the UK government formally announced the country's withdrawal in March 2017, triggering the beginning of the Brexit process. The UK is currently due to withdraw from the EU on 31 January 2020.