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From Brentry to #Brexit: the story of Britain's 47 tortured years with the EU | @asabenn #BrexitEve telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/…
Brexit marks the end of the UK's 47 years in the club, but looking back its departure was only a matter of time.

Here are the biggest moments from the UK’s 17,197 days in the European club #BrexitEve telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/…
1973: Brentry!

Prime minister Edward Heath signed the treaty marking the UK’s accession, which became law in the European Communities Act on 17 October, 1972.

The UK’s membership began from 1st January 1973 #BrexitEve

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1975: Yes we do

The UK voted to remain in the European Community under terms negotiated by then prime minister Harold Wilson in its first ever nationwide referendum on Europe

The “Yes” side, supported by Thatcher won just over two-thirds of the vote

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1984: Maggie: 'I want my money back!'

Margaret Thatcher won her four-year battle to reduce Britain’s payments to the European Economic Community, after famously declaring 'I want my money back' #BrexitEve

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1993: Rise of Ukip

The UK Independence Party was formed, but it’s time would come nearly two decades later #BrexitEve

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1999: Corruption and Martyrs

Amid accusations of corruption, misuse of power and fraud, the entire European Commission headed by Jacques Santer resigned on 15 March 1999 #BrexitEve

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2015: Tories on top

After campaigning with a clear promise to hold a referendum, David Cameron won a clear majority in the general election that year which allowed him to plough on #BrexitEve

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2016: We're out!

The UK voted on the 23 June 2016 to leave the European Union, with 52 per cent voting out and 48 per cent opting for Remain #BrexitEve

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March 2019: The first delay

After being ordered by MPs to request an extension to Article 50, Theresa May secures one to April 12, which was later extended to October 31 #BrexitEve

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December 2019: Let's get Brexit done

After winning a 80-strong majority in the general election on 12th December, Boris Johnson passed the withdrawal agreement bill by an even greater margin of 358-234.

#BrexitEve

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31 January 2020: We're out!

After 17,197 days, it's time to say goodbye. #BrexitEve
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Brexit is the backstop; the backstop is #Brexit.

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