Brexit to take full effect as UK leaves EU single market

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BRUSSELS: Brexit became a reality today as Britain left Europe's customs union and single market, ending nearly half a century of often turbulent ties with its closest neighbours.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a key Brexit architect, said that Britain's destiny "now resides firmly in our hands," shortly after members of parliament approved his trade deal with the EU.

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