Brussels passes UK's Brexit delay letter to EU parliament

Johnson's deal explained

After its approval by EU leaders, the new Brexit deal faces a formidable hurdle at Westminster in a crucial vote on Saturday.

Here's a summary of what happened on Brexit at today's EU summit in under 150 words

Around 50 anti-Brexit demonstrators gathered near the European Council building in Brussels on Thursday as the EU and the UK announced that a Brexit outline deal had been reached.

European leaders on Thursday welcomed the announcement that a Brexit deal has been reached but reactions from across the Channel suggest the fight to get it passed by parliamentarians will be tough.

It was all hearty handshakes and happiness as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson did a lap of honour among EU leaders.

It was billed as a decisive day for Brexit, but MPs have voted to delay the approval of Boris Johnson's new deal.

London and Brussels have agreed on a Brexit deal... but it still has to get the backing of British MPs and the European Parliament.

As German Chancellor Angela Merkel put it: "We're at the sprint finish."

Three years on from the vote which shocked Europe and the world. The Union Flag still flies here at the seat of EU power. Three British Prime Ministers have grappled with Brexit, our political editor guides you through the issues.

There's speculation that the European Union and the UK government may be close to securing a deal over Brexit. Marathon talks went on into the early hours of Wednesday morning. The discussions have centered on the issue of the Irish border and customs.

At the summit on 17 and 18 October, EU leaders will discuss how to incorporate climate change initiatives into the budget.

Since the 2016 referendum, over 100 London-based companies have uprooted to the Netherlands to prepare for Brexit.