Subjects: EU and International Affairs | Parliament and Government

Author(s): Lindsay Richardson, Damon Davies, Iain McIver, Rebecca Bartlett, Andrew Aiton

This briefing updates the SPICe Brexit timeline published on 14 December 2018. It sets out key events since the EU referendum on 23 June 2016. It particularly focusses on the Scottish Parliament's engagement and scrutiny with the withdrawal process. The briefing also provides links to key documents published by the administrations and legislatures of Scotland, the United Kingdom and the European Union.

Published: 28 October 2019

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Introduction

This briefing provides a timeline of key events since the EU referendum on 23 June 2016. It focusses on the Scottish Parliament's engagement and scrutiny of the withdrawal process.

This timeline does not include all scrutiny conducted by the UK Parliament or all activity conducted by the UK Government in relation to Brexit. It can be viewed as an accompaniment to the House of Commons Library Brexit timeline briefing which provides a more comprehensive list of events with respect to the UK Parliament and UK Government.

Hyperlinks to further information are available in the electronic version of this briefing.

For brevity, this timeline does not include Scottish Parliament consideration of UK and Scottish Statutory instruments made under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. A full list of these instruments can be found in the hyperlinks below:

The key events listed in this timeline can be identified using the icons defined in the key below:

2016 EU Referendum - General Election

Key events

23 June 2016: UK holds referendum on its membership of the EU, with the majority of voters choosing to leave the EU (51.9% of the vote versus 48.1% voting to remain). In Scotland, 62% voted to remain versus 38% to leave.

24 June 2016: Prime Minister David Cameron announces his intention to resign.

13 July 2016: Theresa May becomes the new UK Prime Minister

20 December 2016: The Scottish Government publishes Scotland's Place in Europe setting out the Scottish Government's proposals in relation to the UK's exit from the EU.

17 January 2017: Prime Minister gives her Lancaster House speech, setting out the Government's ‘Plan for Britain’ and the priorities that the UK will use to negotiate Brexit.

24 January 2017: Supreme Court rejects the UK Government's appeal of the Gina Miller case.

26 January 2017: UK Government publishes European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill.

2 February 2017: UK Government publishes its Brexit White Paper, formally setting out its strategy for the UK to leave the EU.

7 February 2017: The Scottish Parliament votes in favour of a motion rejecting the decision of the UK Government to trigger the process for withdrawal from the EU.

16 March 2017: European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act received Royal Assent.

29 March 2017: Prime Minister triggers Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union notifying the European Council of the UK's intention to leave the EU and starting the two-year negotiating process.

30 March 2017: UK Government publishes the Great Repeal Bill White Paper.

18 April 2017: Prime Minister calls a General Election – to be held on 8 June 2017.


23 June 2016		UK holds referendum on its membership of the EU, with the majority of voters choosing to leave the EU (51.9% of the vote versus 48.1% voting to remain). In Scotland, 62% voted to remain versus 38% to leave.
24 June 2016		Prime Minister David Cameron announces his intention to resign.
28 June 2016		The Scottish Parliament debates the implications for Scotland of the EU Referendum result.
13 July 2016		Theresa May becomes the new UK Prime Minister.
14 September 2016		The Scottish Parliament debates the implications of the EU Referendum result.
20 September 2016		The Scottish Parliament debates "Scotland’s economy, responding to the EU Referendum".
27 September 2016		The Scottish Parliament debates "securing the interests of Scotland’s rural economy following the EU Referendum."
4 October 2016		The Scottish Parliament debates the implications of the EU Referendum result for higher and further education.The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee publishes commissioned research by Prof. Alan Page from Dundee University on the implications of EU withdrawal for the devolution settlement.
6 October 2016		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee publishes commissioned research by the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde on the long-term economic implications of Brexit.
13, 17-18 October 2016		The High Court hears the Gina Miller case: judicial review proceedings challenging the legality of the UK Government's proposed use of prerogative powers to give notice of intention to leave the EU under Article 50.
24 October 2016		Theresa May chairs her first Joint Ministerial Committee meeting with Devolved Administration leaders. Exiting the EU is a a major theme of the meeting.
27 October 2016		The Scottish Parliament debates the implications of the EU Referendum result for the environment and climate change.The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on the implications of the EU Referendum result for Scotland from Rt Hon David Mundell MP, UK Secretary of State for Scotland.
1 November 2016		The Scottish Parliament debates the implications of the EU Referendum for justice and security.The Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee takes evidence on the economic impact of leaving the European Union.
3 November 2016		The Equalities and Human Rights Committee begins an inquiry into the implications of Brexit for equalities and human rights in Scotland.The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on the implications of the EU Referendum result for Scotland.The High Court gives its judgement in R (Gina Miller & Dos Santos) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union.The Court finds in favour of the claimants and 9 Commons Library Briefing, 7 November 2018 rules the Government cannot, according to the UK's constitutional law, use prerogative powers to give the notice required by Article 50 TEU to withdraw from the European Union.The Government says it will appeal against the decision and is granted permission to “leapfrog” the Court of Appeal and go directly to the Supreme Court.
5 November 2016		The Scottish Parliament debates the implications of the EU Referendum for the Single Market and trade.
8 November 2016		The Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee takes evidence on the economic impact of leaving the European Union.
15 November 2016		The Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee takes evidence on the economic impact of leaving the European Union.
17 November 2016		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on the implications of the EU Referendum result for Scotland.
22 November 2016		The Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee takes evidence on the economic impact of leaving the European Union.
24 November 2016		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on the implications of the EU Referendum result for Scotland.
29 November 2016		The Scottish Parliament debates the implications of the EU Referendum for culture, creative industries and tourism.The Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee takes evidence on the economic impact of leaving the European Union from Keith Brown MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work.
1 December 2016		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on the implications of the EU Referendum result for Scotland from Keith Brown MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work.
8 December 2016		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence in a roundtable format on the implications of the EU Referendum result for Scotland.
15 December 2016		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence in a roundtable format on the implications of the EU Referendum result for Scotland.
20 December 2016		The Scottish Government publishes Scotland's Place in Europe setting out the Scottish Government's proposals in relation to the UK's exit from the EU.
10 January 2017		The Scottish Parliament debates the implications of withdrawal from the EU for protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
17 January 2017		The Prime Minister gives her Lancaster House speech, setting out the Government’s ‘Plan for Britain’ and the priorities that the UK will use to negotiate Brexit.The Scottish Parliament debates Scotland's future relationship with the European Union.
19 January 2017		The Prime Minister delivers a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, setting out the Government's plans for Brexit and a Global Britain.
20 January 2017		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee publishes its report; Brexit - What Scotland thinks: summary of evidence and emerging issues.
24 January 2017:		The Supreme Court rejects (by a majority of 8 to 3) the Government's appeal against the November 2016 High Court ruling and states that Ministers “require the authority of primary legislation” in order to give the Article 50 notice. On the devolution questions raised, the Court unanimously holds that the UK Parliament is not legally required to seek consent for the triggering of Article 50 from the devolved legislatures
26 January 2017		The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee takes evidence on the European Union Referendum (Implications for Scotland).The UK Government publishes the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill - a draft Bill that will allow the UK to start the process of leaving the EU.
2 February 2017		The UK Government publishes a White Paper on the UK's exit from and new partnership with the EU.The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on the EU referendum and its implications for Scotland.
3 February 2017		The Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee publishes its report on the economic impact of leaving the European Union.
6 February 2017		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee publishes its report on EU Migration and EU Citizens’ Rights.
7 February 2017		The Scottish Parliament debates withdrawal from the European Union (Article 50).
9 February 2017		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on the EU referendum and its implications for Scotland.
22 February 2017		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on the EU referendum and its implications for Scotland.
28 February 2017		The Scottish Parliament debates the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee's report on the economic impact of leaving the European Union.
5 March 2017		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee publishes its report on determining Scotland’s future relationship with the European Union.
13 March 2017		The UK Parliament passes the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill.
14 March 2017		The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee begins an inquiry on the environmental implications for Scotland of the UK leaving the EU.
15 March 2017		The Scottish Parliament debates the Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee's reports on the implications of the European Union referendum for Scotland.The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee takes evidence on the implications of the EU referendum.
22 March 2017		The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee takes evidence on the implications of the EU referendum.
29 March 2017		UK Prime Minister Theresa May notifies the European Council President of the UK's intention to leave the European Union. The two year countdown to departure begins.
30 March 2017		The UK Government publishes a White Paper on legislating for the UK's withdrawal from the EU.
31 March 2017		The European Council publishes draft guidelines providing details on its core principles for negotiating the UK's withdrawal from the EU.
5 April 2017		The European Parliament agrees a resolution setting out the European Parliament's policy position ahead of the start of Brexit negotiations.
19 April 2017		UK Prime Minister Theresa May announces her intention to hold a General Election on the 8 June 2017.The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee takes evidence on the implications of the EU referendum from Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity and Mike Russell, Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe.
24 April 2017		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee publishes commissioned research by Dr. Eve Hepburn, Centre on Constitutional Change, University of Edinburgh, on options for differentiating the UK's immigration system.
25 April 2017		The Culture, Tourism and External Relations Committee takes evidence for its inquiry on the implications of Brexit for equalities and human rights.
27 April 2017		The Equality and Human Rights Committee takes evidence on the implications for equalities and human rights in Scotland of the UK's decision to leave the European Union.
29 April 2017		EU 27 leaders unanimously adopt Brexit negotiating guidelines. Final guidelines. The European Commission Brexit negotiating taskforce. The UK Government publishes a ‘Northern Ireland and Ireland Position Paper’, outlining the UK's position on how to address the unique circumstances of Northern Ireland and Ireland in light of the UK's withdrawal from – and new partnership with – the EU
11 May 2017		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence from Michael Russell MSP, Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe.
17 May 2017		European Council President Donald Tusk addresses the European Parliament on the outcome of the European Council meeting of the 29 April.
22 May 2017		EU General Affairs Council authorises the opening of negotiations and adopts a negotiating mandate for the European Commission. The Council also agrees guiding principles for transparency in negotiations.
29 May 2017		The European Commission's Brexit taskforce publishes two draft position papers on citizens' rights and the financial settlement for the UK's withdrawal from the EU. Position paper on Citizens' Rights. Position paper on the Financial Settlement.

General Election - close of Phase 1 negotiations

Key events

8 June 2017: General Election results in a hung Parliament, with the Conservatives winning the most seats and Theresa May forming a government.

19 June 2017: First round of UK-EU exit negotiations begin.

21 June 2017: State Opening of Parliament – Queen’s Speech includes a ‘Great Repeal Bill’.

27 June 2017: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon makes a statement to the Scottish Parliament on the EU negotiations and Scotland's future.

13 July 2017: The UK Government introduces the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, commonly referred to as the ‘Great Repeal Bill’.

12 September 2017: EU Withdrawal Bill passes Second Reading in the House of Commons. The Scottish Government publishes its Legislative Consent Memorandum for the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.

22 September 2017: Prime Minister delivers her key Brexit speech in Florence, setting out the UK’s position on moving the Brexit talks forward.

19-20 October 2017: European Council meeting to assess progress on the first phase of Brexit negotiations.

25 October 2017: The Scottish Parliament debates the negotiations on withdrawal from the European Union.

13 November 2017: The UK Government outlines plans for a Withdrawal Agreement and Implementation Bill.

8 December 2017: UK and EU publish a Joint Report on progress made during Phase 1 of negotiations. This concludes Phase 1 of negotiations and both sides move to Phase 2.


8 June 2017		UK General Election. The 2017 UK General Election results in a hung parliament, with no party winning an overall majority. The Conservative Party wins the largest number of seats and votes, taking 317 seats and 42.3% of the vote. House of Commons Library election results report.
14 June 2017		The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence on the implications for devolution settlement of UK common frameworks. The Scottish Government publishes Scotland's Place in Europe: security, judicial co-operation and law enforcement.
19 - 22 June 2017		Negotiations on the UK's withdrawal from the EU formally begin. Michel Barnier, the EU Chief Negotiator, and David Davis, Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union launch the first round of negotiations in Brussels.The UK and the European Commission, representing the EU, agree the Terms of Reference for the Article 50 negotiations between the UK and the EU. UK Secretary of State David Davis' closing statement. EU Chief negotiator Michel Barnier's closing statement.
21 June 2017		Her Majesty The Queen delivers the 2017 Queen’s Speech in the Houses of Parliament. The Speech sets out the government's agenda for the coming session, outlining proposed policies and legislation including the Great Repeal Bill.The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence on Brexit and legislative consent.
26 June 2017		The Home Office publishes a policy paper on the rights of EU Citizens Living in the UK and UK Nationals Living in the EU. Rights of EU Citizens factsheet.
27 June 2017		First Minister Nicola Sturgeon makes a statement to the Scottish Parliament on the European negotiations and Scotland's future.
28 June 2017		The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence on Brexit from Michael Russell MSP, Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe.
13 July 2017		The UK Government introduces the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill to Parliament.Ahead of the second round of exit negotiations the following week, the EU Commission and UK Government also publish position papers laying out negotiating approaches.The European Commission publishes: Position paper on Nuclear Materials and Safeguard Equipment (Euratom). Position paper on Goods placed on the Market under Union law before the withdrawal date. Position paper on Issues relating to the Functioning of the Union Institutions, Agencies and Bodies. Position paper on Ongoing Union Judicial and Administrative Procedures. Position paper on Judicial Cooperation in Civil and Commercial matters. Position paper on Governance. Position paper on Ongoing Police and Judicial Cooperation in Criminal matters. The UK Government publishes a series of Brexit position papers: Position paper on privileges and immunities. Position paper on Nuclear materials and safeguards issues. Position paper on Ongoing Union judicial and administrative proceedings. The UK Government also publishes a technical note considering how the UK’s withdrawal agreement with the EU should be implemented in UK law.
17 July 2017		The Scottish Government responds to the UK Government's position paper on citizens' rights. UK Government Position Paper on citizen's rights. Scottish Government position paper on protecting the rights of EU citizens.
17 - 20 July 2017		Second round of UK-EU negotiations continue on the three key issues of citizens' rights, the financial settlement and the island of Ireland. UK Secretary of State David Davis' closing statement. EU Chief negotiator Michel Barnier's closing statement. Terms of reference for Article 50 negotiations
19 July 2017		House of Lords EU Committee publishes its inquiry report on Brexit and Devolution. The report addresses specific constitutional issues arising from Brexit for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland both individually and collectively.
15 August 2017		The UK Government sets out proposals for a future customs relationship with the EU.
16 August 2017		The UK Government publishes a position paper on Northern Ireland and Ireland.
21 August 2017		The UK Government publishes two position papers: Position paper on confidentiality and access to documents. Position paper on continuity in the availability of goods for the EU and the UK.
22 August 2017		UK Government publishes a position paper on cross-border civil judicial cooperation in the future partnership between the EU and the UK.
23 August 2017		The UK Government publishes a future partnership paper on enforcement and dispute resolution after Brexit.
24 August 2017		The UK Government publish a future partnership paper on the exchange and protection of personal data after Brexit.
28 - 31 August 2017		The third round of negotiations begin focussing on citizens' rights and the financial settlement. Discussions also included the issues of the Irish border, governance and other separation issues. UK Secretary of State David Davis' closing statement. EU Chief negotiator Michel Barnier's closing statement.
6 September 2017		UK Government publishes a position paper on collaboration on science and innovation in the future partnership between the EU and the UK.
7 September 2017		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence for its Article 50 inquiry from Michael Russell MSP, Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe.
12 September 2017		The EU Withdrawal Bill passes its Second Reading.The UK Government publishes a future partnership paper on foreign policy, defence and development.The Scottish Government publishes its Legislative Consent Memorandum for the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.
14 September 2017		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on EU withdrawal negotiations.
18 September 2017		The UK Government publish a future partnership paper on security, law enforcement and criminal justice.
20 September 2017		The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence for its inquiry on the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill from Michael Russell MSP, Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe.
21 September 2017		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on EU withdrawal negotiations and citizens' rights.
22 September 2017		The Prime Minister delivers a key Brexit speech in Florence, setting out the UK's position on how to move the Brexit talks forward and proposing a transition period after the UK formally leaves the EU in March 2019.
25 - 28 September 2017		The fourth round of UK-EU negotiations begins. A joint technical note on citizens' rights is published. Further discussions on the island of Ireland and the financial settlement also take place. Secretary of State David Davis' closing statement.
26 September 2017		The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee takes evidence on the delegated powers in the EU Withdrawal Bill.
27 September 2017		The Finance and Constitution Committee begins its inquiry into the impact of Brexit on the Scottish budget.
28 September 2017		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on citizens' rights.
3 October 2017		The European Parliament adopts a Resolution on the state of play of negotiations with the United Kingdom.
4 October 2017		The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence on the Legislative Consent Memorandum for the EU Withdrawal Bill from Prof. Mark Drakeford AM, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government (Welsh Government).
5 October 2017		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on EU withdrawal negotiations from Lord Kerr of Kinlochard.
9 October 2017		The UK Government publishes two white papers: Preparing for our future UK trade policy Customs Bill: legislating for the UK's future customs, VAT and excise regimes
9-12 October 2017		The fifth round of UK-EU negotiations begin. Negotiations on citizens' rights, the financial settlement and the island of Ireland continue. UK Secretary of State David Davis' closing statement. EU Chief negotiator Michel Barnier's closing statement.
19-20 October 2017		European Council meeting, including the EU27 considering whether ‘sufficient progress’ has been made on Phase 1 of the Brexit negotiations
24 October 2017		The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee takes evidence on the Legislative Consent Memorandum for the EU Withdrawal Bill from Michael Russell MSP, Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe
25 October 2017		The Scottish Parliament debates the negotiations on withdrawal from the European Union. The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence on the Legislative Consent Memorandum for the EU Withdrawal Bill.
1 November 2017		The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence on the Legislative Consent Memorandum for the EU Withdrawal Bill.
2 November 2017		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence from Rt Hon David Mundell MP, Secretary of State for Scotland on the EU Withdrawal Negotiations.
7 November 2017		The UK Government sets out further details of how its new settled status scheme for EU citizens and their families will work. The scheme is set out in a policy paper sent to the European Commission as part of the Brexit negotiations: Citizens' rights: administrative procedures in the UK.
8 November 2017		The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence on the Legislative Consent Memorandum for the EU Withdrawal Bill from David Mundell, UK Secretary of State for Scotland. The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee takes evidence on the Legislative Consent Memorandum for the EU Withdrawal Bill.
9 - 10 November 2017		Round six of UK-EU Negotiations begins. Negotiations on citizens' rights, the financial settlement and the island of Ireland continue. UK Secretary of State David Davis' closing statement. EU Chief negotiator Michel Barnier's closing statement.
13 November 2017		The UK Government announces a new Bill to enshrine the Withdrawal Agreement between the UK and the EU in domestic law. In a statement to the House of Commons, David Davis outlines plans for a Withdrawal Agreement and Implementation Bill.The Prime Minister chairs a roundtable with leaders of Europe's key business organisations, to discuss shared opportunities for industry as the UK prepares to leave the EU.
15 November 2017		The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence on the Legislative Consent Memorandum for the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.
17 November 2017		The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee publishes its report on the Legislative Consent Memorandum on the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.
28 November 2017		The Scottish Government publishes a report by the National Council of Rural Advisers on the potential implications for rural Scotland of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union
29 November 2017		The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence for its inquiry on the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill from Michael Russell MSP, Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe.The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee takes evidence for its inquiry on the implications of the EU referendum from Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity and Michael Russell MSP, Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe.
30 November 2017		The Equalities and Human Rights Committee takes evidence on the implications of Brexit for equalities and human rights.
8 December 2017		The UK and EU publish a Joint Report on progress during Phase 1 of negotiations under Article 50 on the UK's orderly withdrawal from the EU. This concludes Phase 1 of the negotiations and both sides agree to move to Phase 2 in January 2018 – talks on transition and the framework for future EU-UK relations.

Close of Phase 1 - EU (Withdrawal) Act becomes law

Key events

11 December 2017: The Prime Minister updates Parliament on Brexit negotiations.

27 February 2018: The Scottish Government introduce the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill.

2 March 2018: The Prime Minister gives a speech at Mansion House on the UK’s future economic partnership with the European Union.

14 March 2018: The European Parliament endorses a resolution laying out a possible association agreement framework for future EU-UK relations after Brexit.

21 March 2018: The Scottish Parliament votes to pass the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill.

19 March 2018: The amended Draft Withdrawal Agreement is published.

17 April 2018: The UK Government refers devolved Brexit legislation to the Supreme Court.

15 May 2018: The Scottish Parliament votes in favour of a motion to deny legislative consent for European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.

16 May 2018: The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill finishes its House of Lords stages. At the final stage, amendments were created to enable powers in devolved areas returned to the UK from the EU to be repatriated to devolved institutions.

26 June 2018: The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill receives Royal Assent and becomes an Act of Parliament: the European Union (Withdrawal) Act.


11 December 2017		The Prime Minister updates the House of Commons on Brexit Negotiations for the UK’s departure from the European Union.
15 December 2017		The European Council adopts new guidelines for Phase 2 (the guidelines agreed on 29 April 2017 will continue to apply in Phase 2.)
20 December 2017		The European Commission publishes a recommendation for additional transitional period draft negotiating directives. The Annex attached to the Recommendation provides details of the Commission’s proposed position in relation to negotiations of the transitional period.The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee publishes commissioned research by Dr Tobias Lock of the University of Edinburgh Law School on the legal and political process for agreeing the future relationship between the EU and the UK and any transitional agreement.
9 January 2018		The Scottish Parliament debates evidence gathered by the Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee Article 50 Inquiry. The Finance and Constitution Committee publishes its interim report on the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum.
11 January 2018		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on Erasmus+.
15 January 2018		The Scottish Government publish its latest Brexit analysis paper - Scotland's place in Europe: people, jobs and investment.
23 January 2018		The Scottish Parliament debates the Finance & Constitution Committee's Interim Report on the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum.The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee takes evidence on environmental implications for Scotland of the UK leaving the EU.
26 January 2018		Rt Hon David Davis MP, UK Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union delivers a speech setting out the UK Government's position regarding the transitional period.
29 January 2018		The European Commission's new negotiating directives are adopted by the General Affairs (Article 50) Council. The Council notes the importance of translating the commitments in the December 2017 Joint Report into ‘legal text’.
30 January 2018		The Justice Committee takes evidence on Brexit and family law.
6-8 February 2018		The seventh round of UK-EU Article 50 negotiations takes place.
7 February 2018		The European Commission publishes an amendable draft legal text on transition. This partially reflects the January 2018 negotiation directives on the transition period. It is a Commission proposal and not yet the official position of the Council, which may amend it.
8 February 2018		The UK Government publishes a Technical Note outlining the UK’s position on international agreements during the implementation period.
17 February 2018		The Prime Minister delivers a speech about Brexit and security cooperation at the Munich Security Conference.
19-20 February 2018		Further UK-EU Article 50 negotiations take place.
20 February 2018		Rt Hon David Davis MP, UK Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union delivers a speech in Vienna setting out the UK Government's position regarding a future economic partnership with the European Union.
21 February 2018		The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee takes evidence on the implications for Scotland of the UK leaving the EU for Agriculture and Fisheries.The UK Government responds to the European Commission's legal text on transition in a Draft text for discussion: implementation period.
26-27 February 2018		Another round of UK-EU Article 50 negotiations takes place.
27 February 2018		The Scottish Government introduce the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill. The Parliament agrees to treat the Bill as an Emergency Bill.
28 February 2018		The European Commission publishes the draft withdrawal agreement setting out the arrangements for the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union and from the European Atomic Energy Community.
1 March 2018		The Scottish Parliament debates the general principles of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill.
2 March 2018		Prime Minster Theresa May delivers a speech at Mansion House on the the UK's future economic partnership with the European Union. The Prime Minister set out the five tests she said would guide the UK’s negotiations with the EU.
5-7 March 2018		Further UK-EU Article 50 negotiations
6 March 2018		The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee takes evidence on the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill from Michael Russell MSP, Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe.The Health and Sport Committee takes evidence on the Impact of leaving the European Union on health and social care in Scotland.
7 March 2018		The European Commission publish draft negotiating guidelines for the future relationship between the EU and the UK after Brexit.The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence on the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill.
8 March 2018		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill.The Equality and Human Rights Committee takes evidence on the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill regarding the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
13-15 March 2018		Further UK-EU Article 50 Negotiations.
13 March 2018		The Scottish Parliament debates the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill prior to Stage 2. The Finance and Constitution Committee considers Stage 2 amendments of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill.The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee takes evidence on the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill from Michael Russell MSP, Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe.The Health and Sport Committee takes evidence on the Impact of leaving the European Union on health and social care in Scotland.
14 March 2018		The Finance and Constitution Committee considers Stage 2 amendments of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill.The European Parliament endorses a resolution laying out a possible association agreement framework for future EU-UK relations after Brexit.The First Ministers of Scotland and Wales, along with representatives from the Northern Ireland Civil Service, visit Downing Street for an update and discussion on EU negotiations and the EU Withdrawal Bill.
15 March 2018		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on the UK's future trade policy.The Equality and Human Rights Committee takes evidence on the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill regarding the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights from Michael Russell MSP, Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe.
16-19 March 2018		Further UK-EU Article 50 negotiations. Statement by Rt Hon David Davis MP following the negotiations.
19 March 2018		The amended Draft Withdrawal Agreement is published. This includes agreed legal text for the implementation period, citizens’ rights, and the financial settlement.
20 March 2018		The Environment, Climate Change an Land Reform Committee takes evidence on the Environmental implications for Scotland of the UK leaving the EU from Roseanna Cunningham MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform and Michael Russell MSP, Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe.The Health and Sport Committee takes evidence on the impact of leaving the European Union on health and social care from Shona Robison MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport.
21 March 2018		The Scottish Parliament votes to pass the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill.
23 March 2018		The European Council (in EU27 format) adopt guidelines on the framework for post-Brexit relations with the UK.
29 March 2018		The Scottish Government publishes Brexit: Protecting What Matters.
16-18 April 2018		Further UK-EU Article 50 negotiations.
17 April 2018		The UK Government refers devolved Brexit legislation to the Supreme Court. The UK Government asks for a ruling on whether the Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill, and the Law Derived from the European Union (Wales) Bill is constitutional, and properly within devolved legislative powers.
26 April 2018		The Scottish Government publish a supplementary Legislative Consent Memorandum outlining reasons why the Scottish Government does not support amendments to the European Union Withdrawal Bill.
1 May 2018		The Environment, Climate Change an Land Reform Committee takes evidence on its Inquiry into EU environmental and animal welfare principles. The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee takes evidence on a supplementary legislative consent memorandum for the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill from Michael Russell MSP, Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe.
2 May 2018		The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence on the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill from Michael Russell MSP, the Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe and officials.
3 May 2018		The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence on the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill from Rt Hon David Mundell MP, UK Secretary of State for Scotland and Chloe Smith MP, UK Minister for the Constitution.The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee takes evidence on UK Common Frameworks after Brexit from the University of Aberdeen and the University of Edinburgh.The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee considers a draft report on a supplementary legislative consent memorandum LCM-S5-10 on the EU (Withdrawal) Bill.
8 May 2018		The Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee takes evidence for its inquiry on European Structural and Investment Funds.The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee takes evidence for its inquiry into EU environmental and animal welfare principles from Roseanna Cunningham MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform.
10 May 2018		The Culture, Tourism and External Relations Committee takes evidence on Article 50 Negotiations from Rt Hon David Mundell MP, UK Secretary of State for Scotland and Robin Walker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Exiting the European Union, UK Government.
15 May 2018		The Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee takes evidence for its inquiry on European Structural and Investment Funds.The Scottish Parliament debates the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, voting in favour of a motion to deny legislative consent for the Bill.
22-24 May 2018		Further UK-EU Article 50 negotiations.
23 May 2018		UK Government publishes further Brexit policy papers: Framework for the UK-EU Partnership Data Protection. Framework for the UK-EU Partnership Science, Research and Innovation.
24 May 2018		UK Government publishes technical notes and policy papers: Technical note on the UK's participation in Galileo. Technical note on security, law enforcement and criminal justice. Framework for the UK-EU Economic Partnership. Technical note on consultation and cooperation on external security.
5-8 June 2018		Further UK-EU Article 50 negotiations.
6 June 2018		The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee takes evidence on the implications of the outcome of the EU Referendum for Scotland from Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity, Michael Russell MSP, Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe.
13 June 2018		The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence in a roundtable on funding of EU competences.
14 June 2018		The Scottish Government publishes Scotland's Place in Europe: security, judicial co-operation and law enforcement.
19-20 June 2018		Further UK-EU Article 50 negotiations.
19 June 2018		The UK Government and EU negotiators provide an update on progress of negotiations on the draft agreement on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community.Michael Russell MSP, Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe makes a Ministerial Statement on progress in EU exit negotiations.

EU (Withdrawal) Act becomes law - 2018 December European Council

Key events

26 June 2018: The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill receives Royal Assent.

6 July 2018: The Cabinet meets at Chequers to agree a collective position for the future Brexit negotiations with the EU.

9 July 2018: David Davis resigns as Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union and is replaced by Dominic Raab.

24 July 2018: The UK Government publishes White Paper on future UK-EU relations.

23 August 2018: The UK Government publishes the first collection of technical notices providing guidance on how to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.

19-20 September 2018: EU leaders hold an informal summit in Salzburg.

15 October 2018: The Scottish Government publishes a paper setting out its position on the UK Government's Chequers proposals.

29 October 2018: Budget Day, the last UK Budget before the UK leaves the EU.

15 November 2018: Scottish Government Ministerial Statement on the proposed UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement.

25 November 2018: EU leaders endorse the withdrawal agreement at a special meeting of the European Council.

5 December 2018: The Scottish Parliament votes against the withdrawal agreement and the political declaration.

10 December 2018: The European Court of Justice rules that the UK can unilaterally revoke its Article 50 notification.

13 December 2018: The Supreme Court publishes its ruling on the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill.


26 June 2018		The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill receives Royal Assent and becomes an Act of Parliament: the European Union (Withdrawal) Act.
27 June 2018		The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee takes evidence on the implications for Scotland of the UK's departure from the EU from Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, UK Government.The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee takes evidence on the implications for Scotland of the UK's departure from the EU from Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
28-29 June 2018		European Council meeting. On the final day, EU leaders discuss Brexit in an EU27 format.The Conclusions adopted by the European Council are published.
6 July 2018		The UK Government Cabinet meets at Chequers to agree a collective position for the future Brexit negotiations with the EU. The proposals will be published as a White Paper the following week.
9 July 2018		David Davis resigns as Brexit Secretary.Dominic Raab is appointed as the new Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union.Prime Minister Theresa May makes a statement in the House of Commons setting out new proposals agreed at Chequers for the Brexit negotiations.
12 July 2018		The UK Government publishes a Brexit White Paper on the future relationship between the UK and the European Union.
16-19 July 2018		Further UK-EU Negotiations between the UK and EU focussing on the future relationship with the EU, the Island of Ireland and the withdrawal agreement.
24-26 July 2018		Further UK-EU Negotiations between the UK and EU focussing on the future relationship with the EU, the Island of Ireland and the withdrawal agreement. Closing statement by Dominic Raab.
16-17 August 2018		Further UK-EU Negotiations between the UK and EU focussing on the future relationship with the EU and the withdrawal agreement.
21-22 August 2018		Further UK-EU Article 50 negotiations.
23 August 2018		The UK Government publishes 25 technical notes providing guidance to businesses and citizens to understand what they would need to do in a ‘no deal’ scenario, so they can make informed plans and preparations.
29-31 August 2018		Further UK-EU Article 50 negotiations.
5-6 September 2018		Further UK-EU Article 50 negotiations.
5 September 2018		The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence on the UK Trade Bill from George Hollingbery MP, Minister of State for Trade Policy and then from Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations.
6 September 2018		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee takes evidence on Article 50 withdrawal negotiations from Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations.The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence on the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018 from Rt Hon David Mundell MP, UK Secretary of State for Scotland.The Justice Committee takes evidence on the impact of Brexit on the civil and criminal justice systems and policing in Scotland from Rt Hon David Mundell MP, UK Secretary of State for Scotland.
11 September 2018		Scottish Government Ministerial Statement. The Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations provides a statement to the Parliament on the Scottish Government's preparations for the UK's exit from the EU.The Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee takes evidence for its inquiry into European Structural and Investment Funds from Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation.The Justice Committee takes evidence on the impact of Brexit on the civil and criminal justice systems and policing in Scotland from Humza Yousaf MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Officials, Rt Hon James Wolffe QC, Lord Advocate and Helen Nisbet, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
12 September 2018		The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence on the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (UK Parliament Legislation) from Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Business and Constitutional Relations.
13 September 2018		The UK Government publishes a second batch of technical notes providing guidance to businesses and citizens to understand what they would need to do in a ‘no deal’ scenario, so they can make informed plans and preparations. The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee begins considering secondary legislation stemming from the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.
21 September 2018		Prime Minister Theresa May gives an update on the Brexit negotiations.
24 September 2018		The UK Government publishes a further 24 technical notices, providing guidance on how to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.
25 September 2018		The Scottish Parliament debates Scotland's Role in the Development of Future UK Trade Arrangements.
26 September 2018		The Scottish Parliament debates the impact of leaving the European Atomic Energy Community.
15 October 2018		The Scottish Government publishes Scotland's place in Europe: our way forward setting out its position on the UK Government's Chequers proposals.Theresa May gives a Statement to the House of Commons on EU Exit negotiations. Later, the Prime Minister meets First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to discuss the final stage of negotiations with the EU
17 October 2018		The European Council meets in an EU27 (Article 50) format to discuss Brexit. EU27 leaders reaffirm their full confidence in Michel Barnier and note that not enough progress has been achieved in the negotiations.
24 October 2018		The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence in a roundtable on UK Common Frameworks.
25 October 2018		Ministerial Statement. Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations makes a statement to the Scottish Parliament outlining the Scottish Government's position on the Brexit negotiations.
5 November 2018		The Scottish Government publishes Scotland's Place in Europe: science and research.
7 November 2018		The Scottish Parliament debates the impact of Brexit on Scotland's international science and research.
14 November 2018		The UK Government and the EU reach a draft agreement on withdrawal of the UK from the EU.
15 November 2018		Ministerial Statement. Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations provides an update to the Scottish Parliament on the proposed UK/EU Withdrawal Agreement.
21 November 2018		The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence on the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement from Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations.
25 November 2018		EU leaders endorse the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union at a special meeting of the European Council. At the same time, a Political Declaration on the future relationship was also endorsed.
27 November 2018		The Scottish Government publishes Scotland's place in Europe: assessment of UK Government's proposed future relationship with the EU.
29 November 2018		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee takes evidence in a roundtable on Article 50 preparedness.
4 December 2018		The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee takes evidence on EU exit and the environment from Roseanna Cunningham MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform and Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity.
5 December 2018		The Scottish Parliament debates Scotland's response to the UK Government and the EU's Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration and votes in favour of a motion rejecting the proposed deal.
10 December 2018		In the case Wightman and Others v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, the European Court of Justice rules that the UK can unilaterally revoke its Article 50 notification on withdrawal from the EU.
11 December 2018		Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations responds to a Topical Question taken in the Chamber on the Scottish Government's response to the ruling by the European Court of Justice that the UK can unilaterally revoke Article 50.
13 December 2018		The Supreme Court publishes its ruling on the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill. The Lord Advocate also made a statement on the ruling to the Parliament.
13-14 December		Prime Minister Theresa May attends the December European Council meeting, seeking further assurances over the backstop. A special meeting of the European Council on Article 50 is also held resulting in its Council Conclusions.

December 2018 European Council - Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister

Key events

15 January 2019 - The UK Government loses the 'Meaningful Vote' on the EU Withdrawal Act.

16 January 2019 - The Prime Minister defeats a vote of no confidence in the UK Government. Scottish Government Ministerial statement on the outcome of the vote.

6 February 2019 - Scottish Government Ministerial statement on Brexit preparations.

5 March 2019 - The Scottish Parliament debates EU withdrawal negotiations.

12 March 2019 - The UK Government loses the second 'Meaningful Vote' in the House of Commons.

22 March 2019 - The European Council agrees to a short extension to the Article 50 period.

27 March 2019 - The House of Commons holds a series of indicative votes on Brexit proposals with no proposal securing a majority. The Scottish Parliament debates revoking Article 50 and votes in favour of the motion calling for revocation.

29 March 2019 - The UK Government loses a third 'Meaningful Vote' in the House of Commons.

1 April 2019 - The House of Commons holds a further 4 'indicative votes'. All votes are defeated.

10 April 2019 - The Prime Minister and EU27 leaders agree on a further extension of Article 50 until 31 October 2019.

24 April 2019 - The First Minister gives a statement to the Parliament on Brexit and Scotland's Future.

16 May 2019 - The Scottish Parliament debates the impact of Brexit on Scotland's Food and Drink.

22 May 2019 - The Prime Minister gives a statement to the House of Commons on her new Brexit deal.

23 May 2019 - The UK Votes in the European Parliament elections.

24 July 2019 - Boris Johnson takes over as Prime Minister


17 December 2018		The Prime Minister gives a statement to the House of Commons, updating Members on the previous week’s European Council meeting.
18 December 2018		Scottish Government Ministerial Statement. The Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations provides a statement to the Scottish Parliament on European Union Exit Preparations.
19 December 2018		The Scottish Parliament debates the Contribution to Scotland of European Union Citizens.
20 December 2018		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee takes evidence on Article 50 withdrawal negotiations from Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations.The UK Government reaches agreements with the EEA EFTA states and Switzerland on withdrawal issues including citizens’ rights post-Brexit.
3 January 2019		The UK Government publishes updated Brexit guidance for UK nationals living in the EU, in the absence of a withdrawal agreement.
9-15 January 2019		The House of Commons debates the EU Withdrawal Agreement.
9 January 2019		The UK Government publishes UK Government commitments to Northern Ireland and its integral place in the United Kingdom
10 January 2019		Scottish Government Ministerial Statement. The Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs provides a statement to the Parliament on the UK Government's Immigration white paper.
15 January 2019		The ‘Meaningful Vote’ takes place, with the government losing the vote by a majority of 230 (with 202 voting in favour of the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal and 432 against). A vote of no confidence is then tabled by the Leader of the Opposition.
16 January 2019		Scottish Government Ministerial Statement. The Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations provides a statement to the Parliament on the Scottish Government response to the Outcome of the Meaning Vote in Westminster.The Scottish Parliament gives legislative consent to the Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill.The Prime Minister defeats a vote of no confidence in the UK Government in the House of Commons.
23 January 2019		The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee considers the legislative consent memorandum for the UK Fisheries Bill.The Prime Minister meets with the First Ministers of Scotland and Wales regarding the terms of the UK's exit from the EU.
24 January 2019		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee takes evidence on Article 50 withdrawal negotiations.
30 January 2019		The European Commission President and the EU's Chief Negotiator update MEPs on the Brexit negotiations.
31 January 2019		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee takes evidence on Article 50 withdrawal negotiations.
6 February 2019		Scottish Government Ministerial Statement. The Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations provides a statement to the Parliament on Brexit Preparations.
7 February 2019		The Prime Minister meets the European Commission President in Brussels to discuss the next steps in the process.
12 February 2019		The Prime Minister gives a statement to the House of Commons on the UK Governments negotiations on Brexit.
13 February 2019		The House of Lords debates the UK Government's ongoing Brexit negotiations.
14 February 2019		The House of Commons debate the UK's Withdrawal from the EU.
19 February 2019		Scottish Government Ministerial Statement. The Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations makes a statement to the Parliament on the Scottish Government Response to the European Union Exit Vote in Westminster.
20 February 2019		The Prime Minister and the European Commission President meet to discuss the Northern Ireland backstop.
27 February 2019		The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence on UK Common Frameworks.The House of Commons debates the UK's Withdrawal from the EU.
28 February 2019		Scottish Government Ministerial Statement. The Minister for Europe, Migration and International Development provides a statement to the Parliament on European Union Exit: Impact of United Kingdom Immigration Policy.
5 March 2019		The Scottish Parliament debates European Union Withdrawal Negotiations.
7 March 2019		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee takes evidence on the economic implications for Scotland of a no-deal Brexit.The Scottish Parliament debates the settled status scheme for European Union citizens in Scotland.The UK Government publishes information on international agreements that the UK currently participates in as a member of the EU.
11 March 2019		The UK and EU conclude re-negotiations and publish documents on the political agreement reached.
12 March 2019		The Scottish Government issues a statement on the UK Government's proposed deal with the EU.The UK Government loses the second 'Meaningful Vote'.
13 March 2019		The House of Commons debates the UK's Withdrawal from the EU. An amendment is passed stating that the House of Commons does not support leaving the EU with no deal.The EU's Chief Negotiator gives a statement to the European Parliament.The UK Government issues guidance in relation to the unilateral approach it would take to avoid a hard border with Northern Ireland.
14 March 2019		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee takes evidence on UK-EU Inter-institutional relations post-Brexit.Scottish Government Ministerial Statement. The Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science provides a statement to the Parliament on the Impact of Brexit on Further and Higher Education.The House of Commons debates the UK's Withdrawal from the European Union. An amendment is passed which states that the UK Government should request an extension to Article 50.
18 March 2019		The First Minister writes to the Prime Minister about the role of the devolved administrations in talks on the future trade relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union.
20 March 2019		The Finance and Constitution Committee considers UK Common Frameworks.The Prime Minister writes to the European Council President asking for an extension of the Article 50 period until 30 June 2019.
21 March 2019		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee takes evidence on Article 50 - International Agreements.EU27 leaders meet to discuss the latest developments following the UK's notification under Article 50.
22 March 2019		The European Council agrees to a short extension to Article 50. The Article will be extended until 22 May 2019 if the Withdrawal Agreement is approved by the House of Commons and until 12 April 2019 if the Withdrawal Agreement is not approved.
27 March 2019		The Scottish Parliament debates Revoking Article 50.The House of Commons holds a series of 'indicative votes' in an attempt to find a consensus on way forward exiting the EU. All 8 votes are defeated.
28 March 2019		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee takes evidence on Article 50 - International Agreements.
29 March 2019		The House of Commons debates the UK's Withdrawal from the European Union. The UK Government loses a third 'Meaningful Vote'.
1 April 2019		The House of Commons holds a further 4 'indicative votes'. All 4 votes are defeated.
2 April 2019		The Prime Minister announces she will seek a further extension to Article 50.
3 April 2019		The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence on Brexit from Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Government Business.
4 April 2019		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee takes evidence on the UK Government’s proposal for a new immigration system after Brexit
5 April 2019		The Prime Minister writes to The European Council President asking for a further extension to Article 50 until 30 June 2019.
8 April 2019		The European Union (Withdrawal) (No.5) Bill receives Royal Assent.
9 April 2019		EU Ministers meet for the EU's General Affairs Council to discuss Brexit.The Prime Minister meets with the German Chancellor and the French President to discuss the UK's request for and extension to Article 50.
10 April 2019		EU27 leaders meet to discuss the latest developments on Brexit. The Prime Minister and EU27 leaders agree on a further extension of Article 50 until 31 October 2019.
23 April 2019		The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee takes evidence on EU exit and the environment.
24 April 2019		The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee takes evidence on agriculture and fisheries from Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy.Scottish Government Ministerial Statement. The First Minister provides a statement to the Parliament on Brexit and Scotland's Future.
25 April 2019		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee takes evidence on Article 50 withdrawal negotiations from Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations.
30 April 2019		The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee takes evidence on EU exit and the environment.
1 May 2019		The Local Government and Communities Committee takes evidence on new powers arising from the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee considers EU withdrawal - related scrutiny.
9 May 2019		The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee takes evidence on Article 50 - International Trade from Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation.
15 May 2019		The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee takes evidence on EU exit and the environment from The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, UK Government.The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence on trade negotiations from Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation, Scottish Government.The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee takes evidence on implications for Scotland of the UK's departure from the EU from The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary for State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, UK Government.
16 May 2019		The Scottish Parliament debates the Impact of Brexit on Scotland's Food and Drink.
22 May 2019		The Prime Minister gives a statement to the House of Commons on her new Brexit deal.
23 May 2019		The UK participates in the European Parliament elections.
24 May 2019		The Prime Minister announces that she will resign on 7 June 2019.
26 May 2019		The results of the European Parliament elections are declared.
18 June 2019		The Justice Committee considers a report on the impact of Brexit on criminal and civil justice and policing in Scotland.
20-21 June 2019		Meeting of the European Council. Following the meeting, European Council President, Donald Tusk gave a statement on Brexit.
19 July 2019		The House of Commons Exiting the European Union Committee published its inquiry report on The consequences of “No Deal” for UK business.
23 July 2019		Boris Johnson becomes the new leader of the Conservative Party.
24 July 2019		Boris Johnson formally takes over as Prime Minister.European Parliament's Brexit Steering Group meets with EU negotiator following the change of Prime Minister.

Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister - October 2019 European Council

Key events

24 July 2019 -Boris Johnson takes over as Prime Minister.

25 July 2019 - The First Ministers of Scotland and Wales write to the Prime Minister urging him to rule out a 'no-deal' Brexit.

29 July 2019 - The First Minister meets with the Prime Minister in Bute House.

28 August 2019 - The UK Government announces it has sought and been granted a prorogation of parliament by HM The Queen.

5 September 2019 - The Scottish Parliament debates a 'No-Deal' Brexit.

9 September 2019 - The "Benn Act" receives Royal Assent. Parliament is prorogued.

11 September 2019 - The Court of Session in Edinburgh rules that the Prime Minister's decision to prorogue Parliament was unlawful. The Decision is appealed to the Supreme Court.

24 September 2019 - The Supreme Court delivers a unanimous ruling that the five-week prorogation of parliament is unlawful. Parliament resumes on 25 September 2019. The First Minister provides a statement to the Scottish Parliament on the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court ruling.

8 October 2019 - The UK and Scottish Government publishes reports on no-deal Brexit preparations.

17 October 2019 - The UK and EU agree a new Brexit deal.

21 October 2019 - The UK Government publishes the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill.

28 October - The European Union agrees a Brexit extension to 31 January 2020


25 July 2019		Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives a statement in the House of Commons on his government's priorities.The First Minister writes to the Prime Minister highlighting the potential impact of Brexit on Scotland.The First Ministers of Scotland and Wales write a joint letter to the new Prime Minister urging him to rule out a 'no-deal' Brexit.
29 July 2019		The First Minister meets with the Prime Minister in Bute House. Following the meeting the UK Government issued a press release and the First Minister gave a statement to the media.
19 August 2019		The Prime Minister speaks to the Irish Taoiseach regarding the Withdrawal Agreement and Northern Ireland.The Prime Minister writes to the European Council President to outline his proposals for renegotiating the Withdrawal Agreement.
28 August 2019		The UK Government announces it has sought and been granted by HM The Queen a prorogation of Parliament. The prorogation will begin no earlier than Monday 9 September and no later than Thursday 12 September and last until Monday 14 October. Following the prorogation, a new Parliamentary Session will begin with a Queen’s Speech.
3 September 2019		MPs take control of the House of Commons business in order to pass the European Union (Withdrawal) (No.6) Bill, also known as the "Benn Bill". The Bill looks to force the Prime Minister to either pass the Withdrawal Agreement by 19 October 2019 or ask for a further extension to Article 50.
5 September 2019		The Scottish Parliament debates a No Deal European Union Exit.
9 September 2019		The "Benn Act" receives Royal Assent and becomes law. At the end of the business day the Houses of Parliament are prorogued.
11 September 2019		The Court of Session in Edinburgh rules that the Prime Minister's decision to prorogue Parliament was unlawful. The decision is appealed to the Supreme Court.
18 September 2019		The Education and Skills Committee takes evidence on the effect of Brexit on Higher Education.The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee takes evidence on the implications of Brexit for the agriculture sector.The European Parliament debates the state of negotiations and adopt a resolution reiterating their support for the EU's position.
24 September 2019		The Supreme Court delivers a unanimous ruling that the five week prorogation of parliament is unlawful. The Speaker of the House of Commons confirms Parliament will resume on 25 September 2019.Scottish Government Ministerial Statement. The First Minister provides a statement to the Scottish Parliament on the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court judgement on prorogation.
1 October 2019		The Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee takes evidence on leaving the EU without a deal from Derek Mackay MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work.The Justice Committee takes evidence on Brexit Contingency Planning from Police Scotland.
2 October 2019		The UK Government publishes new proposals intended to replace the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland within the Withdrawal Agreement.
8 October 2019		Scottish Government Ministerial Statement. The Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills provides a statement to the Scottish Parliament on the Scottish Government's preparations for a 'No Deal' Brexit. The Scottish Government publishes a report of its no-deal preparations.The UK Government publishes a report of its no-deal preparations.The Prime Minister meets with the President of the European Parliament.
9 October 2019		The Court of Session delays a ruling on whether to sign a letter to the EU, on behalf of the Prime Minister, asking for a new extension to Article 50. The court will sit again on 21 October 2019 once the deadline of 19 October has passed.The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee takes evidence in a round-table on the implications of Brexit for fisheries.
10 October		The Prime Minister and the Taoiseach agree a joint statement on Brexit negotiations
14 October 2019		The Queen's Speech begins a new session of The Houses of Parliament.
17-18 October 2019		Meeting of the European Council.
17 October 2019		The UK and EU agree a new Brexit deal with a revised protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland. The revised deal is endorsed by the European Council.
19 October 2019		The Prime Minister sends a letter to the European Council President requesting an extension to the Article 50 deadline as required under the 'Benn Act'.
21 October 2019		The UK Government publishes the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill.
22 October 2019		The UK Government introduces the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill.