Few divorces are ever easy.
It took four years for Brexit to happen and a number of difficult issues still remain unresolved.
But one week into the new year, in the middle of a pandemic that’s led to another lock down, the United Kingdom is now officially independent of the European Union.
CGTN’s Andrew Wilson has more from Oxford.
Joining the panel:
- Klaus Larres is a Distinguished Professor of History and International Affairs at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- Garret Martin is a Senior Professorial Lecturer at American University’s School of International Service and Co-Director of the Transatlantic Policy Center.
- Wayne Fitzgerald is the Deputy Leader of the Peterborough City Council in the UK.
- Helen Thomas is the CEO of Blonde Money and a political analyst.
For more:
Scottish independence is no remedy for Brexit | Letters https://t.co/V3Q9WGJ0Jl
— The Guardian (@guardian) January 5, 2021
You may have seen European politicians signing a Brexit deal over the past few days. The historic treaty covers many areas of trade – so why has fishing taken so many headlines? 🐟@patricvk explains why the topic was at the center of discussions 👇https://t.co/Qu94198S51
— CGTN Europe (@CGTNEurope) January 5, 2021
UK begins full lockdown with hospitals under strain from the new COVID-19 variant 🦠 People are only allowed outside for essential shopping, exercise and work that requires travel.#Lockdown2 pic.twitter.com/AzYsky4VUA
— CGTN Europe (@CGTNEurope) January 5, 2021