Britain officially ends almost half a century of integration with Europe, making a historic exit from the EU after years of bitter arguments to chart its own uncertain path
A countdown clock is illuminated at 10 Downing Street on Brexit day in London, Britain on January 31, 2020.
Parties were also held in working men's club s in northern England, while pro-Europeans marked the occasion with more solemn candlelit vigils. Johnson has promised to unite the island nation in a new era of prosperity, predicting a "new era of friendly cooperation" with the EU while Britain takes a greater role on the world stage.
Britain's departure was sealed in an emotional vote in the EU parliament this week that ended with MEPs singing "Auld Lang Syne", a traditional Scottish song of farewell. "I am pleased the UK and EU have agreed on a #Brexit deal that honours the will of the British people," he tweeted. But Britons remain as divided as they were nearly four years ago, when 52 percent voted to leave and 48 percent voted to remain in the EU.
He later welcomed staff, government advisers and Brexit supporters at a private party at Downing Street, serving British-themed canapes and English sparkling wine. "I am just glad it's all over. We will look after ourselves. We don't need Europe," said the 66-year-old.
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