The UK will begin the official process of leaving the EU today.
Prime Minister Theresa May has sent a letter triggering Article 50 to the President of the European Council, which is due to be delivered at lunchtime.
She’ll then address parliament as the two year process gets underway.
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Douglas Carswell was the only UKIP MP during the referendum campaign last year, but left at the weekend and is now an Independent – he’s optimistic about the Brexit talks.