EU launches legal action over UK Brexit bill
The news was confirmed by EU chief Urusla von der Leyen on Thursday.
Anti-Brexit demonstrators protest outside Downing street in central London on January 8, 2020. Picture: AFP / DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen declared Thursday that Brussels is taking legal action over the British government’s attempt to overturn parts of the Brexit withdrawal agreement.
“This morning, the Commission has decided to send a letter of formal notice to the UK Government. This is the first step in an infringement procedure,” von der Leyen said.
“The letter invites the UK Government to send its observations within a month.”
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