European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill

The Queen has officially signed the Brexit bill into law, paving the way for Prime Minister Theresa May to trigger Article 50 and initiate Britain’s formal exit from the European Union.

Parliament has passed the Brexit bill, paving the way for the government to trigger Article 50 so the UK can leave the European Union.

Peers backed down over the issue of EU residency rights and a meaningful vote on the final Brexit deal after their objections were overturned by MPs, according to Reuters.

The bill is expected to receive Royal Assent and become law on Tuesday.

British MPs in the House of Commons will vote today on whether to accept or reject the approved by the House of Lords amendments to the Brexit bill. If the amendments are rejected and the Lords agree with this decision, in theory Theresa May on Tuesday may declare the ''divorce'' with the EU.