May Signs a Letter Triggering Article 50

11:18     29 March, 2017

Theresa May has signed the letter that will formally begin the UK's departure from the European Union, BBC reports.

Giving official notice under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, it will be delivered to European Council president Donald Tusk later.

In a statement in the Commons, the prime minister will then tell MPs this marks "the moment for the country to come together".