The European Parliament gave final approval to Britain's divorce from the European Union, paving the way for the country to quit the bloc on Friday. The chamber then broke into a rendition of Auld Lang Syne, a traditional Scottish song of farewell
Britain's EU Parliament members react after a vote on the Withdrawal Agreement at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium January 29, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
BRUSSELS - The European Parliament on Wednesday gave its final approval to Britain’s divorce deal from the bloc, paving the way for Brexit to take place on Friday. The chamber broke into singing Auld Lang Syne, a traditional Scottish song to bid farewell, after voting 621 for versus 49 against the Brexit deal, with 13 abstentions.
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