Today, both Houses of Parliament have approved the deal that the Government has secured for the United Kingdom, which fully delivers on what the British people voted for in both the referendum and the last general election.
As we promised, this deal takes back control of our laws, borders, money, trade and fisheries, and it ends any role for the European Court.
From 1st January 2021 the United Kingdom will have political and economic independence - and we will thrive as a country now fully outside the European Union as we enter the New Year as a fully sovereign nation.
Our agreement:
Is based on international law, not EU law.
Is the first free trade agreement based on zero tariffs and zero quotas that the EU has ever agreed.
Secures our pledge to protect and boost our economy.
Provides continued access across a broad scope of key services.
Recognises UK sovereignty over our fishing waters.
Delivers on our commitment to maintaining high labour, environment and climate standards.
Allows us to introduce our own subsidy system to best support British business.
Supports us in prioritising the safety and security of UK citizens.
Still grants us access to EU programmes which benefit us.
Gives UK citizens access to travel to and from the EU for work and holidays with healthcare arrangements.
Protects the integrity of our internal market and Northern Ireland's place within it.
Today is an historic day and gives us an opportunity to show what Global Britain means to the rest of the world: striking trade deals with new markets, reasserting ourselves as a liberal and free trading nation; and acting as a force for good in the world.
