British PM, Theresa May Signs Letter Triggering ‘Brexit’ Process

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British Prime Minister Theresa May has signed a letter invoking Article 50, which will formally start the process for the country’s exit from the European Union.

May’s office announced the letter had been signed and released a photo showing May signing the Article 50 letter Tuesday night.

“The PM has signed the letter which will trigger Article 50 tomorrow, starting negotiations for the UK to leave the EU,” May’s office said.

It will be delivered to the European Council in Brussels at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday local time (6:30 a.m. Wednesday ET), NBC News’ British partner ITV News reported.

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