Boris Johnson's Brexit deal clears all stages in Parliament after receiving royal assent

Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal has cleared all stages in Parliament after it received royal assent.

Some MPs cheered as deputy speaker Nigel Evans confirmed the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act had received royal assent in a short announcement to the Commons.

Following his election landslide in December, Mr Johnson was able to get his deal through parliament with ease compared to his attempts.

On Wednesday, the House of Lords decided against trying to force more amendments onto the bill after the Commons overturned the previous ones.

The Prime Minister called for the "rancour and division" to be left behind after the bill was sent to the palace yesterday.

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