Brexit bill passes through Parliament and is set to become law

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Boris Johnson's Brexit deal has completed its passage through Parliament and is set to become law.

The European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill now just needs royal assent to be formally granted by the Queen, paving the way for the UK to leave the EU by the end of the month.

Peers in the House of Lords decided to end their legislative tussle with the Commons today after MPs overturned all changes they made to the Brexit bill.

Assent is expected to be granted in the coming days.

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