Yahoo News Brexit timetable: What happens next in Britain's exit from the EU?
Brexit moved a step closer after MPs voted for the first time in favour of legislation to pave the way for Theresa May to trigger the formal process of leaving the EU.
The European Union (Notification Of Withdrawal) Bill will allow the Prime Minister to invoke Article 50 of the EU treaties and was backed by 498 MPs to 114, a majority of 384, at second reading in the House of Commons, its first stage.
Result | Vote on the Brexit bill
But Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was unable to contain a revolt on his frontbench as two shadow cabinet ministers quit so they could defy his orders and vote against the Bill.
Brexit Bill | How the major parties voted
The bill will now pass to the Lords for further debate. Following that, the process of triggering Article 50 and beginning Brexit could come as soon as mid-March.
We have taken a look at some of the key dates:
February 2
The Government publishes its eagerly awaited White Paper setting out details of Theresa May's Brexit negotiating strategy.
Brexit | European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill
February 3
Theresa May, the Prime Minister, will meet fellow European leaders at a summit in Valletta, Malta.
February 6, 7 and 8
MPs to debate the Bill and any amendments for up to seven hours a day; MPs can vote on the amendments to the Bill. Third reading is due to take place on February 8.
February 20 and 21
Peers will debate the Bill, now it has cleared the House of Commons, during its second reading in the House of Lords.
February 27
Peers debate the Bill in the first of two days in committee, when numerous attempts to amend the Bill and delay Brexit are likely to be made.
March 1
Peers in the House of Lords will debate the Bill on the second of two days in which it goes through committee. More amendments can be made to the Bill at this stage.
March 7
The Bill will have its report stage and third reading and if its passed without amendments the Bill can receive Royal assent. If not it will go back to the House of Commons for MPs to agree the proposed changes.
March 9-10
Theresa May meets EU leaders at the European Council in Brussels when she could formally inform the EU of Britain’s intention to trigger Article 50 by the end of the month.
March 31
The Government has repeatedly insisted that this is the deadline for Article 50 to be triggered.
